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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.02, 25,660.73 and 7,244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.02, 25,660.73 and 7,244.17 is: 10,872.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.02 : 25,660.73 = 7,244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.02/25,660.73 = 7,244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.02x = 25,660.73 × 7,244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.02x = 185,890,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,890,644.40/17,098.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,872.06

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