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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.32, 25,565.52 and 7,192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.32, 25,565.52 and 7,192.64 is: 10,780.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.32 : 25,565.52 = 7,192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.32/25,565.52 = 7,192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.32x = 25,565.52 × 7,192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.32x = 183,883,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,883,581.77/17,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,780.96

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