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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.36, 25,644.12 and 7,233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.36, 25,644.12 and 7,233.34 is: 10,850.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.36 : 25,644.12 = 7,233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.36/25,644.12 = 7,233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.36x = 25,644.12 × 7,233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.36x = 185,492,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,492,638.96/17,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,850.47

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