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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.44, 25,592.61 and 7,198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.44, 25,592.61 and 7,198.74 is: 10,799.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.44 : 25,592.61 = 7,198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.44/25,592.61 = 7,198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.44x = 25,592.61 × 7,198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.44x = 184,234,545.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,234,545.31/17,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,799.57

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