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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.74, 25,584.98 and 7,204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.74, 25,584.98 and 7,204.94 is: 10,806.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.74 : 25,584.98 = 7,204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.74/25,584.98 = 7,204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.74x = 25,584.98 × 7,204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.74x = 184,338,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,338,245.80/17,058.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,806.09

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