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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,066.91, 25,592.52 and 7,200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,066.91, 25,592.52 and 7,200.81 is: 10,797.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,066.91 : 25,592.52 = 7,200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,066.91/25,592.52 = 7,200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,066.91x = 25,592.52 × 7,200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,066.91x = 184,286,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,286,873.94/17,066.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.91

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