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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,054.93, 25,585.85 and 7,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,054.93, 25,585.85 and 7,194.24 is: 10,792.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,054.93 : 25,585.85 = 7,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,054.93/25,585.85 = 7,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,054.93x = 25,585.85 × 7,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,054.93x = 184,070,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,070,763.49/17,054.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,792.82

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