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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,190.60, 25,787.24 and 7,329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,190.60, 25,787.24 and 7,329.94 is: 10,995.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,190.60 : 25,787.24 = 7,329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,190.60/25,787.24 = 7,329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,190.60x = 25,787.24 × 7,329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,190.60x = 189,018,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,018,921.97/17,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,995.48

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