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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,087.90, 25,631.85 and 7,223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,087.90, 25,631.85 and 7,223.90 is: 10,835.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,087.90 : 25,631.85 = 7,223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,087.90/25,631.85 = 7,223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,087.90x = 25,631.85 × 7,223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,087.90x = 185,161,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,161,921.22/17,087.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.85

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