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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.21, 25,586.28 and 7,194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.21, 25,586.28 and 7,194.47 is: 10,793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.21 : 25,586.28 = 7,194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.21/25,586.28 = 7,194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.21x = 25,586.28 × 7,194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.21x = 184,079,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,079,739.86/17,055.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,793.17

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