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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,070.43, 25,609.43 and 7,218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,070.43, 25,609.43 and 7,218.13 is: 10,828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,070.43 : 25,609.43 = 7,218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,070.43/25,609.43 = 7,218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,070.43x = 25,609.43 × 7,218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,070.43x = 184,852,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,852,194.97/17,070.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,828.80

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