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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.70, 25,592.99 and 7,198.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.70, 25,592.99 and 7,198.97 is: 10,799.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.70 : 25,592.99 = 7,198.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.70/25,592.99 = 7,198.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.70x = 25,592.99 × 7,198.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.70x = 184,243,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,243,003.26/17,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,799.90

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