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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.73, 25,581.58 and 7,198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.73, 25,581.58 and 7,198.36 is: 10,792.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.73 : 25,581.58 = 7,198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.73/25,581.58 = 7,198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.73x = 25,581.58 × 7,198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.73x = 184,145,422.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,145,422.21/17,061.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,792.89

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