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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.86, 25,632.11 and 7,227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.86, 25,632.11 and 7,227.14 is: 10,841.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.86 : 25,632.11 = 7,227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.86/25,632.11 = 7,227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.86x = 25,632.11 × 7,227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.86x = 185,246,737.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,246,737.37/17,086.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,841.47

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