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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.84, 25,589.50 and 7,198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.84, 25,589.50 and 7,198.58 is: 10,799.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.84 : 25,589.50 = 7,198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.84/25,589.50 = 7,198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.84x = 25,589.50 × 7,198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.84x = 184,208,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,208,062.91/17,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,799.03

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