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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.68, 25,606.80 and 7,216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.68, 25,606.80 and 7,216.38 is: 10,826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.68 : 25,606.80 = 7,216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.68/25,606.80 = 7,216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.68x = 25,606.80 × 7,216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.68x = 184,788,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,788,399.38/17,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,826.17

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