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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.22, 25,642.98 and 7,232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.22, 25,642.98 and 7,232.36 is: 10,854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.22 : 25,642.98 = 7,232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.22/25,642.98 = 7,232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.22x = 25,642.98 × 7,232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.22x = 185,459,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,459,134.62/17,086.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,854.31

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