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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.64, 25,643.32 and 7,239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.64, 25,643.32 and 7,239.62 is: 10,856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.64 : 25,643.32 = 7,239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.64/25,643.32 = 7,239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.64x = 25,643.32 × 7,239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.64x = 185,647,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,647,892.34/17,099.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.83

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