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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.60, 25,649.70 and 7,240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.60, 25,649.70 and 7,240.60 is: 10,862.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.60 : 25,649.70 = 7,240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.60/25,649.70 = 7,240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.60x = 25,649.70 × 7,240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.60x = 185,719,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,719,217.82/17,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,862.93

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