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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,087.32, 25,633.72 and 7,226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,087.32, 25,633.72 and 7,226.68 is: 10,841.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,087.32 : 25,633.72 = 7,226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,087.32/25,633.72 = 7,226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,087.32x = 25,633.72 × 7,226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,087.32x = 185,246,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,246,691.65/17,087.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,841.18

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