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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.54, 25,643.03 and 7,232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.54, 25,643.03 and 7,232.90 is: 10,850.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.54 : 25,643.03 = 7,232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.54/25,643.03 = 7,232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.54x = 25,643.03 × 7,232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.54x = 185,473,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,473,361.55/17,093.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,850.50

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