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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.93, 25,587.35 and 7,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.93, 25,587.35 and 7,195.24 is: 10,794.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.93 : 25,587.35 = 7,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.93/25,587.35 = 7,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.93x = 25,587.35 × 7,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.93x = 184,107,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,107,124.21/17,055.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,794.32

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