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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062, 25,595.72 and 7,202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062, 25,595.72 and 7,202.72 is: 10,805.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062 : 25,595.72 = 7,202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062/25,595.72 = 7,202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062x = 25,595.72 × 7,202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062x = 184,358,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,358,804.36/17,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,805.23

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