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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,018.64, 25,534.44 and 7,658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,018.64, 25,534.44 and 7,658.28 is: 11,490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,018.64 : 25,534.44 = 7,658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,018.64/25,534.44 = 7,658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,018.64x = 25,534.44 × 7,658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,018.64x = 195,549,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,549,891.16/17,018.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,490.34

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