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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.54, 25,582.97 and 7,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.54, 25,582.97 and 7,194.40 is: 10,788.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.54 : 25,582.97 = 7,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.54/25,582.97 = 7,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.54x = 25,582.97 × 7,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.54x = 184,054,073.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,054,073.40/17,060.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.29

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