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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.40, 25,595.10 and 7,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.40, 25,595.10 and 7,209.80 is: 10,814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.40 : 25,595.10 = 7,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.40/25,595.10 = 7,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.40x = 25,595.10 × 7,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.40x = 184,535,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,535,551.98/17,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,814.70

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