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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.46, 25,625.25 and 7,229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.46, 25,625.25 and 7,229.58 is: 10,836.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.46 : 25,625.25 = 7,229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.46/25,625.25 = 7,229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.46x = 25,625.25 × 7,229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.46x = 185,259,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,259,794.90/17,096.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,836.15

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