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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.44, 25,589.61 and 7,196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.44, 25,589.61 and 7,196.74 is: 10,796.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.44 : 25,589.61 = 7,196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.44/25,589.61 = 7,196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.44x = 25,589.61 × 7,196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.44x = 184,161,769.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,161,769.87/17,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,796.57

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