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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.11, 25,800.66 and 7,206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.11, 25,800.66 and 7,206.57 is: 10,811.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.11 : 25,800.66 = 7,206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.11/25,800.66 = 7,206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.11x = 25,800.66 × 7,206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.11x = 185,934,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,934,262.34/17,197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,811.95

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