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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.62, 25,512.18 and 7,641.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.62, 25,512.18 and 7,641.10 is: 11,464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.62 : 25,512.18 = 7,641.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.62/25,512.18 = 7,641.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.62x = 25,512.18 × 7,641.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.62x = 194,941,118.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,941,118.60/17,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,464.68

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