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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.68, 25,582.48 and 7,191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.68, 25,582.48 and 7,191.99 is: 10,789.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.68 : 25,582.48 = 7,191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.68/25,582.48 = 7,191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.68x = 25,582.48 × 7,191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.68x = 183,988,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,988,962.81/17,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,789.45

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