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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.37, 25,593.29 and 7,201.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.37, 25,593.29 and 7,201.11 is: 10,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.37 : 25,593.29 = 7,201.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.37/25,593.29 = 7,201.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.37x = 25,593.29 × 7,201.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.37x = 184,300,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,300,096.55/17,060.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,802.82

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