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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.43, 25,633.89 and 7,233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.43, 25,633.89 and 7,233.48 is: 10,847.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.43 : 25,633.89 = 7,233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.43/25,633.89 = 7,233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.43x = 25,633.89 × 7,233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.43x = 185,422,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,422,230.64/17,093.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,847.57

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