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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.58, 25,521.28 and 7,656.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.58, 25,521.28 and 7,656.59 is: 11,475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.58 : 25,521.28 = 7,656.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.58/25,521.28 = 7,656.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.58x = 25,521.28 × 7,656.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.58x = 195,406,021.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,406,021.90/17,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,475.85

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