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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,124.92, 25,689.42 and 7,262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,124.92, 25,689.42 and 7,262.91 is: 10,895.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,124.92 : 25,689.42 = 7,262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,124.92/25,689.42 = 7,262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,124.92x = 25,689.42 × 7,262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,124.92x = 186,579,945.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,579,945.41/17,124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,895.23

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