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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.83, 25,660.29 and 7,244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.83, 25,660.29 and 7,244.03 is: 10,864.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.83 : 25,660.29 = 7,244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.83/25,660.29 = 7,244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.83x = 25,660.29 × 7,244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.83x = 185,884,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,884,001.88/17,109.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,864.16

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