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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.76, 25,496.87 and 7,635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.76, 25,496.87 and 7,635.75 is: 11,449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.76 : 25,496.87 = 7,635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.76/25,496.87 = 7,635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.76x = 25,496.87 × 7,635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.76x = 194,687,686.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,687,686.92/17,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,449.68

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