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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.52, 25,592.02 and 7,200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.52, 25,592.02 and 7,200.26 is: 10,801.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.52 : 25,592.02 = 7,200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.52/25,592.02 = 7,200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.52x = 25,592.02 × 7,200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.52x = 184,269,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,269,197.93/17,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,801.55

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