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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.20, 25,638.30 and 7,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.20, 25,638.30 and 7,228.20 is: 10,842.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.20 : 25,638.30 = 7,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.20/25,638.30 = 7,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.20x = 25,638.30 × 7,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.20x = 185,318,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,318,760.06/17,092.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.30

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