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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.81, 25,841.18 and 7,224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.81, 25,841.18 and 7,224.66 is: 10,841.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.81 : 25,841.18 = 7,224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.81/25,841.18 = 7,224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.81x = 25,841.18 × 7,224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.81x = 186,693,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,693,739.50/17,220.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,841.17

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