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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.53, 25,628.62 and 7,224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.53, 25,628.62 and 7,224.81 is: 10,837.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.53 : 25,628.62 = 7,224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.53/25,628.62 = 7,224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.53x = 25,628.62 × 7,224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.53x = 185,161,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,161,912.00/17,084.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,837.98

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