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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.67, 25,572.65 and 7,190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.67, 25,572.65 and 7,190.53 is: 10,780.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.67 : 25,572.65 = 7,190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.67/25,572.65 = 7,190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.67x = 25,572.65 × 7,190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.67x = 183,880,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,880,807.12/17,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,780.58

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