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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.01, 25,639.25 and 7,241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.01, 25,639.25 and 7,241.21 is: 10,860.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.01 : 25,639.25 = 7,241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.01/25,639.25 = 7,241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.01x = 25,639.25 × 7,241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.01x = 185,659,125.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,659,125.24/17,095.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,860.43

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