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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.76, 25,635.88 and 7,238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.76, 25,635.88 and 7,238.95 is: 10,857.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.76 : 25,635.88 = 7,238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.76/25,635.88 = 7,238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.76x = 25,635.88 × 7,238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.76x = 185,576,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,576,798.48/17,092.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,857.04

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