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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.59, 25,797.75 and 7,336.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.59, 25,797.75 and 7,336.95 is: 11,006.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.59 : 25,797.75 = 7,336.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.59/25,797.75 = 7,336.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.59x = 25,797.75 × 7,336.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.59x = 189,276,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,276,801.86/17,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.01

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