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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.60, 25,612.32 and 7,211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.60, 25,612.32 and 7,211.84 is: 10,819.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.60 : 25,612.32 = 7,211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.60/25,612.32 = 7,211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.60x = 25,612.32 × 7,211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.60x = 184,711,953.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,711,953.87/17,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,819.20

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