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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.38, 25,643.10 and 7,099.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.38, 25,643.10 and 7,099.98 is: 10,649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.38 : 25,643.10 = 7,099.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.38/25,643.10 = 7,099.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.38x = 25,643.10 × 7,099.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.38x = 182,065,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,065,497.14/17,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,649.98

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