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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,053.68, 25,583.98 and 7,192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,053.68, 25,583.98 and 7,192.99 is: 10,790.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,053.68 : 25,583.98 = 7,192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,053.68/25,583.98 = 7,192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,053.68x = 25,583.98 × 7,192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,053.68x = 184,025,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,025,312.30/17,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,790.94

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