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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.13, 25,637.94 and 7,240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.13, 25,637.94 and 7,240.33 is: 10,859.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.13 : 25,637.94 = 7,240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.13/25,637.94 = 7,240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.13x = 25,637.94 × 7,240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.13x = 185,627,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,627,146.12/17,094.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,859.12

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