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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.68, 25,645.06 and 7,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.68, 25,645.06 and 7,233.36 is: 10,851.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.68 : 25,645.06 = 7,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.68/25,645.06 = 7,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.68x = 25,645.06 × 7,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.68x = 185,499,951.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,499,951.20/17,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,851.96

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