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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.73, 25,630.61 and 7,224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.73, 25,630.61 and 7,224.06 is: 10,837.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.73 : 25,630.61 = 7,224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.73/25,630.61 = 7,224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.73x = 25,630.61 × 7,224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.73x = 185,157,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,157,064.48/17,084.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,837.58

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