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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.52, 25,591.26 and 7,197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.52, 25,591.26 and 7,197.80 is: 10,798.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.52 : 25,591.26 = 7,197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.52/25,591.26 = 7,197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.52x = 25,591.26 × 7,197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.52x = 184,200,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,200,771.23/17,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,798.17

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