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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.64, 25,515.33 and 7,654.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.64, 25,515.33 and 7,654.65 is: 11,472.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.64 : 25,515.33 = 7,654.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.64/25,515.33 = 7,654.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.64x = 25,515.33 × 7,654.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.64x = 195,310,920.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,310,920.78/17,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,472.25

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