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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.39, 25,612.20 and 7,712.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.39, 25,612.20 and 7,712.27 is: 11,572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.39 : 25,612.20 = 7,712.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.39/25,612.20 = 7,712.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.39x = 25,612.20 × 7,712.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.39x = 197,528,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,528,201.69/17,069.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,572.07

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