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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.92, 25,533.77 and 7,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.92, 25,533.77 and 7,651.40 is: 11,480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.92 : 25,533.77 = 7,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.92/25,533.77 = 7,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.92x = 25,533.77 × 7,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.92x = 195,368,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,368,921.85/17,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.19

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