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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076.98, 25,623.39 and 7,218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076.98, 25,623.39 and 7,218.56 is: 10,831.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076.98 : 25,623.39 = 7,218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076.98/25,623.39 = 7,218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076.98x = 25,623.39 × 7,218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076.98x = 184,963,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,963,978.12/17,076.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.19

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