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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.80, 25,628.34 and 7,223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.80, 25,628.34 and 7,223.12 is: 10,835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.80 : 25,628.34 = 7,223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.80/25,628.34 = 7,223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.80x = 25,628.34 × 7,223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.80x = 185,116,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,116,575.22/17,083.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.80

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