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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.28, 25,591.97 and 7,198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.28, 25,591.97 and 7,198.12 is: 10,797.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.28 : 25,591.97 = 7,198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.28/25,591.97 = 7,198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.28x = 25,591.97 × 7,198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.28x = 184,214,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,214,071.10/17,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.83

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