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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.23, 25,631.16 and 7,226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.23, 25,631.16 and 7,226.51 is: 10,840.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.23 : 25,631.16 = 7,226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.23/25,631.16 = 7,226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.23x = 25,631.16 × 7,226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.23x = 185,223,678.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,223,678.80/17,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.52

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