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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.44, 25,591.11 and 7,197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.44, 25,591.11 and 7,197.74 is: 10,798.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.44 : 25,591.11 = 7,197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.44/25,591.11 = 7,197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.44x = 25,591.11 × 7,197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.44x = 184,198,156.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,198,156.09/17,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,798.07

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