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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.37, 25,591.79 and 7,200.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.37, 25,591.79 and 7,200.11 is: 10,801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.37 : 25,591.79 = 7,200.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.37/25,591.79 = 7,200.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.37x = 25,591.79 × 7,200.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.37x = 184,263,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,263,785.08/17,059.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,801.33

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