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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.23, 25,514.70 and 7,650.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.23, 25,514.70 and 7,650.86 is: 11,480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.23 : 25,514.70 = 7,650.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.23/25,514.70 = 7,650.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.23x = 25,514.70 × 7,650.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.23x = 195,209,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,209,397.64/17,004.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.05

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