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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.89, 25,588.80 and 7,196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.89, 25,588.80 and 7,196.22 is: 10,795.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.89 : 25,588.80 = 7,196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.89/25,588.80 = 7,196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.89x = 25,588.80 × 7,196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.89x = 184,142,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,142,634.34/17,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,795.79

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