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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.86, 25,751.80 and 7,190.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.86, 25,751.80 and 7,190.33 is: 10,777.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.86 : 25,751.80 = 7,190.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.86/25,751.80 = 7,190.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.86x = 25,751.80 × 7,190.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.86x = 185,163,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,163,958.07/17,179.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,777.97

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