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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.08, 25,579.62 and 7,190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.08, 25,579.62 and 7,190.16 is: 10,790.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.08 : 25,579.62 = 7,190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.08/25,579.62 = 7,190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.08x = 25,579.62 × 7,190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.08x = 183,921,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,921,560.54/17,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,790.94

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