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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.10, 25,611.57 and 7,211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.10, 25,611.57 and 7,211.34 is: 10,818.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.10 : 25,611.57 = 7,211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.10/25,611.57 = 7,211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.10x = 25,611.57 × 7,211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.10x = 184,693,739.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,693,739.20/17,072.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,818.45

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