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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.08, 25,648.32 and 7,236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.08, 25,648.32 and 7,236.41 is: 10,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.08 : 25,648.32 = 7,236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.08/25,648.32 = 7,236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.08x = 25,648.32 × 7,236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.08x = 185,601,631.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,601,631.09/17,097.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.75

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