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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,015.67, 25,530.39 and 7,649.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,015.67, 25,530.39 and 7,649.13 is: 11,476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,015.67 : 25,530.39 = 7,649.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,015.67/25,530.39 = 7,649.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,015.67x = 25,530.39 × 7,649.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,015.67x = 195,285,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,285,367.80/17,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,476.80

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