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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.73, 25,629.11 and 7,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.73, 25,629.11 and 7,223.06 is: 10,836.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.73 : 25,629.11 = 7,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.73/25,629.11 = 7,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.73x = 25,629.11 × 7,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.73x = 185,120,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,120,435.02/17,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,836.07

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