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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.57, 25,625.30 and 7,228.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.57, 25,625.30 and 7,228.53 is: 10,833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.57 : 25,625.30 = 7,228.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.57/25,625.30 = 7,228.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.57x = 25,625.30 × 7,228.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.57x = 185,233,213.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,233,213.67/17,097.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,833.89

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