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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,198.41, 25,797.66 and 7,331.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,198.41, 25,797.66 and 7,331.39 is: 10,997.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,198.41 : 25,797.66 = 7,331.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,198.41/25,797.66 = 7,331.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,198.41x = 25,797.66 × 7,331.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,198.41x = 189,132,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,132,669.89/17,198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.11

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