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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.23, 25,571.84 and 7,191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.23, 25,571.84 and 7,191.86 is: 10,783.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.23 : 25,571.84 = 7,191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.23/25,571.84 = 7,191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.23x = 25,571.84 × 7,191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.23x = 183,908,929.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,908,929.40/17,055.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,783.14

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