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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.74, 25,540.14 and 7,665.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.74, 25,540.14 and 7,665.02 is: 11,497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.74 : 25,540.14 = 7,665.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.74/25,540.14 = 7,665.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.74x = 25,540.14 × 7,665.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.74x = 195,765,580.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,765,580.13/17,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,497.53

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