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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,085.90, 25,632.45 and 7,220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,085.90, 25,632.45 and 7,220.10 is: 10,831.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,085.90 : 25,632.45 = 7,220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,085.90/25,632.45 = 7,220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,085.90x = 25,632.45 × 7,220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,085.90x = 185,068,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,068,852.25/17,085.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.67

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