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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.02, 25,645.29 and 7,234.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.02, 25,645.29 and 7,234.41 is: 10,852.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.02 : 25,645.29 = 7,234.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.02/25,645.29 = 7,234.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.02x = 25,645.29 × 7,234.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.02x = 185,528,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,528,542.43/17,095.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,852.78

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