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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.22, 25,638.48 and 7,229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.22, 25,638.48 and 7,229.36 is: 10,849.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.22 : 25,638.48 = 7,229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.22/25,638.48 = 7,229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.22x = 25,638.48 × 7,229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.22x = 185,349,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,349,673.58/17,083.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,849.81

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