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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.05, 25,618.43 and 7,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.05, 25,618.43 and 7,223.10 is: 10,832.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.05 : 25,618.43 = 7,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.05/25,618.43 = 7,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.05x = 25,618.43 × 7,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.05x = 185,044,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,044,481.73/17,083.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.05

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