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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.67, 25,533.39 and 7,651.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.67, 25,533.39 and 7,651.13 is: 11,479.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.67 : 25,533.39 = 7,651.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.67/25,533.39 = 7,651.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.67x = 25,533.39 × 7,651.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.67x = 195,359,286.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,359,286.23/17,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,479.79

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