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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,091.69, 25,634.29 and 7,237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,091.69, 25,634.29 and 7,237.89 is: 10,855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,091.69 : 25,634.29 = 7,237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,091.69/25,634.29 = 7,237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,091.69x = 25,634.29 × 7,237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,091.69x = 185,538,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,538,024.98/17,091.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.45

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