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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.29, 25,518.07 and 7,644.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.29, 25,518.07 and 7,644.42 is: 11,470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.29 : 25,518.07 = 7,644.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.29/25,518.07 = 7,644.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.29x = 25,518.07 × 7,644.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.29x = 195,070,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,070,844.67/17,006.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,470.51

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