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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.48, 25,573.12 and 7,205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.48, 25,573.12 and 7,205.76 is: 10,801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.48 : 25,573.12 = 7,205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.48/25,573.12 = 7,205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.48x = 25,573.12 × 7,205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.48x = 184,273,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,273,765.17/17,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,801.21

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