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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.14, 25,630.53 and 7,228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.14, 25,630.53 and 7,228.24 is: 10,842.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.14 : 25,630.53 = 7,228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.14/25,630.53 = 7,228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.14x = 25,630.53 × 7,228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.14x = 185,263,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,263,530.98/17,086.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.91

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