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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.58, 25,646.06 and 7,234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.58, 25,646.06 and 7,234.91 is: 10,853.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.58 : 25,646.06 = 7,234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.58/25,646.06 = 7,234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.58x = 25,646.06 × 7,234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.58x = 185,546,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,546,825.81/17,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.50

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