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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076, 25,607.83 and 7,216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076, 25,607.83 and 7,216.04 is: 10,821.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076 : 25,607.83 = 7,216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076/25,607.83 = 7,216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076x = 25,607.83 × 7,216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076x = 184,787,125.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,787,125.59/17,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,821.45

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