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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.60, 25,598.70 and 7,206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.60, 25,598.70 and 7,206.52 is: 10,811.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.60 : 25,598.70 = 7,206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.60/25,598.70 = 7,206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.60x = 25,598.70 × 7,206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.60x = 184,477,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,477,543.52/17,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,811.81

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