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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,198.59, 25,799.25 and 7,337.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,198.59, 25,799.25 and 7,337.95 is: 11,007.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,198.59 : 25,799.25 = 7,337.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,198.59/25,799.25 = 7,337.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,198.59x = 25,799.25 × 7,337.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,198.59x = 189,313,606.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,313,606.54/17,198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.51

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