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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,085.73, 25,632.11 and 7,225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,085.73, 25,632.11 and 7,225.06 is: 10,839.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,085.73 : 25,632.11 = 7,225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,085.73/25,632.11 = 7,225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,085.73x = 25,632.11 × 7,225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,085.73x = 185,193,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,193,532.68/17,085.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,839.08

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