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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,100.84, 25,646.22 and 7,239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,100.84, 25,646.22 and 7,239.90 is: 10,857.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,100.84 : 25,646.22 = 7,239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,100.84/25,646.22 = 7,239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,100.84x = 25,646.22 × 7,239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,100.84x = 185,676,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,676,068.18/17,100.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,857.72

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