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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.60, 25,624.20 and 7,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.60, 25,624.20 and 7,223.60 is: 10,837.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.60 : 25,624.20 = 7,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.60/25,624.20 = 7,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.60x = 25,624.20 × 7,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.60x = 185,098,971.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,098,971.12/17,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,837.43

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