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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.46, 25,579.66 and 7,197.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.46, 25,579.66 and 7,197.09 is: 10,790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.46 : 25,579.66 = 7,197.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.46/25,579.66 = 7,197.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.46x = 25,579.66 × 7,197.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.46x = 184,099,115.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,099,115.19/17,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,790.98

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