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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,104.70, 25,659.76 and 7,244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,104.70, 25,659.76 and 7,244.04 is: 10,867.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,104.70 : 25,659.76 = 7,244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,104.70/25,659.76 = 7,244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,104.70x = 25,659.76 × 7,244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,104.70x = 185,880,327.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,880,327.83/17,104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,867.21

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