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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.16, 25,585.47 and 7,195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.16, 25,585.47 and 7,195.89 is: 10,794.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.16 : 25,585.47 = 7,195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.16/25,585.47 = 7,195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.16x = 25,585.47 × 7,195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.16x = 184,110,227.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,110,227.72/17,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,794.99

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