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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.10, 25,629.45 and 7,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.10, 25,629.45 and 7,227.10 is: 10,842.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.10 : 25,629.45 = 7,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.10/25,629.45 = 7,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.10x = 25,629.45 × 7,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.10x = 185,226,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,226,598.10/17,083.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.68

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