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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.14, 25,661.94 and 7,245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.14, 25,661.94 and 7,245.50 is: 10,869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.14 : 25,661.94 = 7,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.14/25,661.94 = 7,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.14x = 25,661.94 × 7,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.14x = 185,933,586.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,933,586.27/17,106.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,869.41

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