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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.88, 25,524.79 and 7,519.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.88, 25,524.79 and 7,519.17 is: 11,281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.88 : 25,524.79 = 7,519.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.88/25,524.79 = 7,519.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.88x = 25,524.79 × 7,519.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.88x = 191,925,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,925,340.34/17,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,281.85

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