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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.96, 25,624.50 and 7,229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.96, 25,624.50 and 7,229.08 is: 10,835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.96 : 25,624.50 = 7,229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.96/25,624.50 = 7,229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.96x = 25,624.50 × 7,229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.96x = 185,241,560.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,241,560.46/17,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.40

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