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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,108.46, 25,643.24 and 7,241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,108.46, 25,643.24 and 7,241.58 is: 10,854.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,108.46 : 25,643.24 = 7,241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,108.46/25,643.24 = 7,241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,108.46x = 25,643.24 × 7,241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,108.46x = 185,697,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,697,573.92/17,108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,854.14

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