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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.08, 25,581.60 and 7,191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.08, 25,581.60 and 7,191.34 is: 10,788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.08 : 25,581.60 = 7,191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.08/25,581.60 = 7,191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.08x = 25,581.60 × 7,191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.08x = 183,965,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,965,983.34/17,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.48

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