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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.15, 25,585.46 and 7,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.15, 25,585.46 and 7,195.88 is: 10,794.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.15 : 25,585.46 = 7,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.15/25,585.46 = 7,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.15x = 25,585.46 × 7,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.15x = 184,109,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,109,872.80/17,055.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,794.97

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