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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.74, 25,581.98 and 7,202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.74, 25,581.98 and 7,202.94 is: 10,803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.74 : 25,581.98 = 7,202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.74/25,581.98 = 7,202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.74x = 25,581.98 × 7,202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.74x = 184,265,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,265,467.02/17,056.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,803.09

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