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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.44, 25,606.98 and 7,202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.44, 25,606.98 and 7,202.64 is: 10,805.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.44 : 25,606.98 = 7,202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.44/25,606.98 = 7,202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.44x = 25,606.98 × 7,202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.44x = 184,437,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,437,858.43/17,068.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,805.78

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