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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.73, 25,580.08 and 7,197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.73, 25,580.08 and 7,197.36 is: 10,791.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.73 : 25,580.08 = 7,197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.73/25,580.08 = 7,197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.73x = 25,580.08 × 7,197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.73x = 184,109,044.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,109,044.59/17,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,791.39

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