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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076.78, 25,617.82 and 7,216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076.78, 25,617.82 and 7,216.10 is: 10,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076.78 : 25,617.82 = 7,216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076.78/25,617.82 = 7,216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076.78x = 25,617.82 × 7,216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076.78x = 184,860,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,860,750.90/17,076.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.27

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