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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.38, 25,544.30 and 7,659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.38, 25,544.30 and 7,659.23 is: 11,492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.38 : 25,544.30 = 7,659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.38/25,544.30 = 7,659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.38x = 25,544.30 × 7,659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.38x = 195,649,502.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,649,502.87/17,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,492.31

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