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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.36, 25,650.12 and 7,237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.36, 25,650.12 and 7,237.34 is: 10,856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.36 : 25,650.12 = 7,237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.36/25,650.12 = 7,237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.36x = 25,650.12 × 7,237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.36x = 185,638,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,638,639.48/17,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.47

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