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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.28, 25,586.40 and 7,194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.28, 25,586.40 and 7,194.56 is: 10,793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.28 : 25,586.40 = 7,194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.28/25,586.40 = 7,194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.28x = 25,586.40 × 7,194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.28x = 184,082,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,082,889.98/17,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,793.31

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