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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,077.98, 25,624.89 and 7,219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,077.98, 25,624.89 and 7,219.56 is: 10,832.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,077.98 : 25,624.89 = 7,219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,077.98/25,624.89 = 7,219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,077.98x = 25,624.89 × 7,219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,077.98x = 185,000,430.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,000,430.85/17,077.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.69

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