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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.85, 25,592.50 and 7,200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.85, 25,592.50 and 7,200.58 is: 10,802.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.85 : 25,592.50 = 7,200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.85/25,592.50 = 7,200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.85x = 25,592.50 × 7,200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.85x = 184,280,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,280,816.40/17,059.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,802.02

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