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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.46, 25,589.66 and 7,196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.46, 25,589.66 and 7,196.72 is: 10,796.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.46 : 25,589.66 = 7,196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.46/25,589.66 = 7,196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.46x = 25,589.66 × 7,196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.46x = 184,161,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,161,453.98/17,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,796.53

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