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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.20, 25,814.16 and 7,215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.20, 25,814.16 and 7,215.66 is: 10,825.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.20 : 25,814.16 = 7,215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.20/25,814.16 = 7,215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.20x = 25,814.16 × 7,215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.20x = 186,266,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,266,201.75/17,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.53

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