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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.70, 25,644.45 and 7,238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.70, 25,644.45 and 7,238.30 is: 10,855.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.70 : 25,644.45 = 7,238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.70/25,644.45 = 7,238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.70x = 25,644.45 × 7,238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.70x = 185,622,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,622,222.44/17,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.93

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