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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.96, 25,502.81 and 7,655.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.96, 25,502.81 and 7,655.33 is: 11,475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.96 : 25,502.81 = 7,655.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.96/25,502.81 = 7,655.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.96x = 25,502.81 × 7,655.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.96x = 195,232,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,232,451.96/17,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,475.51

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