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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.44, 25,630.20 and 7,226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.44, 25,630.20 and 7,226.04 is: 10,839.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.44 : 25,630.20 = 7,226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.44/25,630.20 = 7,226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.44x = 25,630.20 × 7,226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.44x = 185,204,850.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,204,850.41/17,086.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,839.29

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