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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.90, 25,596.36 and 7,201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.90, 25,596.36 and 7,201.14 is: 10,803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.90 : 25,596.36 = 7,201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.90/25,596.36 = 7,201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.90x = 25,596.36 × 7,201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.90x = 184,322,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,322,971.85/17,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,803.19

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