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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,020.70, 25,522.26 and 7,652.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,020.70, 25,522.26 and 7,652.72 is: 11,475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,020.70 : 25,522.26 = 7,652.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,020.70/25,522.26 = 7,652.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,020.70x = 25,522.26 × 7,652.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,020.70x = 195,314,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,314,581.94/17,020.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,475.12

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