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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.60, 25,576.97 and 7,195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.60, 25,576.97 and 7,195.23 is: 10,788.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.60 : 25,576.97 = 7,195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.60/25,576.97 = 7,195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.60x = 25,576.97 × 7,195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.60x = 184,032,145.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,032,145.88/17,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.23

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