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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.60, 25,598.97 and 7,202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.60, 25,598.97 and 7,202.93 is: 10,805.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.60 : 25,598.97 = 7,202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.60/25,598.97 = 7,202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.60x = 25,598.97 × 7,202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.60x = 184,387,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,387,460.99/17,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,805.90

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