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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.07, 25,602.98 and 7,205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.07, 25,602.98 and 7,205.42 is: 10,814.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.07 : 25,602.98 = 7,205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.07/25,602.98 = 7,205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.07x = 25,602.98 × 7,205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.07x = 184,480,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,480,151.14/17,059.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,814.20

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