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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,315.04, 88,986.40 and 17,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,315.04, 88,986.40 and 17,196 is: 25,798.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,315.04 : 88,986.40 = 17,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,315.04/88,986.40 = 17,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,315.04x = 88,986.40 × 17,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,315.04x = 1,530,210,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,210,134.40/59,315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,798.01

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