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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,107.06, 25,663.20 and 7,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,107.06, 25,663.20 and 7,246.40 is: 10,870.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,107.06 : 25,663.20 = 7,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,107.06/25,663.20 = 7,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,107.06x = 25,663.20 × 7,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,107.06x = 185,965,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,965,812.48/17,107.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,870.71

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