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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.68, 25,606.73 and 7,073.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.68, 25,606.73 and 7,073.61 is: 10,603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.68 : 25,606.73 = 7,073.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.68/25,606.73 = 7,073.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.68x = 25,606.73 × 7,073.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.68x = 181,131,986.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,131,986.03/17,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,603.26

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