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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.86, 25,790.65 and 7,332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.86, 25,790.65 and 7,332.22 is: 10,998.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.86 : 25,790.65 = 7,332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.86/25,790.65 = 7,332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.86x = 25,790.65 × 7,332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.86x = 189,102,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,102,774.89/17,192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.91

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