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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.02, 25,525.38 and 7,659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.02, 25,525.38 and 7,659.60 is: 11,492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.02 : 25,525.38 = 7,659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.02/25,525.38 = 7,659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.02x = 25,525.38 × 7,659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.02x = 195,514,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,514,200.65/17,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,492.03

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