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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.35, 25,594.76 and 7,202.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.35, 25,594.76 and 7,202.09 is: 10,804.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.35 : 25,594.76 = 7,202.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.35/25,594.76 = 7,202.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.35x = 25,594.76 × 7,202.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.35x = 184,335,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,335,601.06/17,061.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,804.28

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