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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.85, 25,594 and 7,201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.85, 25,594 and 7,201.58 is: 10,803.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.85 : 25,594 = 7,201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.85/25,594 = 7,201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.85x = 25,594 × 7,201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.85x = 184,317,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,317,238.52/17,060.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,803.52

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