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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067.99, 25,591.02 and 7,204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067.99, 25,591.02 and 7,204.62 is: 10,802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067.99 : 25,591.02 = 7,204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067.99/25,591.02 = 7,204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067.99x = 25,591.02 × 7,204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067.99x = 184,373,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,373,574.51/17,067.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,802.30

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