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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.94, 25,590.36 and 7,197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.94, 25,590.36 and 7,197.24 is: 10,797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.94 : 25,590.36 = 7,197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.94/25,590.36 = 7,197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.94x = 25,590.36 × 7,197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.94x = 184,179,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,179,962.61/17,057.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.32

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