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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.52, 25,595.76 and 7,200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.52, 25,595.76 and 7,200.80 is: 10,802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.52 : 25,595.76 = 7,200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.52/25,595.76 = 7,200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.52x = 25,595.76 × 7,200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.52x = 184,309,948.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,309,948.61/17,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,802.67

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