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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.73, 25,577.09 and 7,195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.73, 25,577.09 and 7,195.36 is: 10,788.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.73 : 25,577.09 = 7,195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.73/25,577.09 = 7,195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.73x = 25,577.09 × 7,195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.73x = 184,036,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,036,206.44/17,058.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.39

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