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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.40, 25,607.70 and 7,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.40, 25,607.70 and 7,203.60 is: 10,806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.40 : 25,607.70 = 7,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.40/25,607.70 = 7,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.40x = 25,607.70 × 7,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.40x = 184,467,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,467,627.72/17,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,806.92

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