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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.66, 25,506 and 7,642.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.66, 25,506 and 7,642.26 is: 11,462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.66 : 25,506 = 7,642.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.66/25,506 = 7,642.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.66x = 25,506 × 7,642.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.66x = 194,923,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,923,483.56/17,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.95

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