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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.98, 25,577.46 and 7,195.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.98, 25,577.46 and 7,195.61 is: 10,788.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.98 : 25,577.46 = 7,195.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.98/25,577.46 = 7,195.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.98x = 25,577.46 × 7,195.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.98x = 184,045,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,045,299.06/17,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.77

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