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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.73, 25,580.49 and 7,201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.73, 25,580.49 and 7,201.93 is: 10,801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.73 : 25,580.49 = 7,201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.73/25,580.49 = 7,201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.73x = 25,580.49 × 7,201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.73x = 184,228,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,228,898.35/17,055.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,801.58

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