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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.40, 25,641.60 and 7,231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.40, 25,641.60 and 7,231.12 is: 10,846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.40 : 25,641.60 = 7,231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.40/25,641.60 = 7,231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.40x = 25,641.60 × 7,231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.40x = 185,417,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,417,486.59/17,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,846.68

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