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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.60, 25,648.20 and 7,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.60, 25,648.20 and 7,239.60 is: 10,861.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.60 : 25,648.20 = 7,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.60/25,648.20 = 7,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.60x = 25,648.20 × 7,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.60x = 185,682,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,682,708.72/17,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.43

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