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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.77, 25,649.36 and 7,237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.77, 25,649.36 and 7,237.13 is: 10,856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.77 : 25,649.36 = 7,237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.77/25,649.36 = 7,237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.77x = 25,649.36 × 7,237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.77x = 185,627,588.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,627,588.30/17,097.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.83

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