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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.74, 25,623.81 and 7,220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.74, 25,623.81 and 7,220.07 is: 10,831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.74 : 25,623.81 = 7,220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.74/25,623.81 = 7,220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.74x = 25,623.81 × 7,220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.74x = 185,005,701.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,005,701.87/17,080.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.25

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