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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.56, 25,798.14 and 7,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.56, 25,798.14 and 7,337.88 is: 11,007.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.56 : 25,798.14 = 7,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.56/25,798.14 = 7,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.56x = 25,798.14 × 7,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.56x = 189,303,655.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,303,655.54/17,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.59

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