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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.20, 25,573.38 and 7,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.20, 25,573.38 and 7,190.40 is: 10,781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.20 : 25,573.38 = 7,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.20/25,573.38 = 7,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.20x = 25,573.38 × 7,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.20x = 183,882,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,882,831.55/17,056.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,781.00

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