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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,016.67, 25,531.89 and 7,650.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,016.67, 25,531.89 and 7,650.13 is: 11,478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,016.67 : 25,531.89 = 7,650.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,016.67/25,531.89 = 7,650.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,016.67x = 25,531.89 × 7,650.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,016.67x = 195,322,277.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,322,277.65/17,016.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,478.29

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