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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.79, 25,548.72 and 7,535.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.79, 25,548.72 and 7,535.13 is: 11,305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.79 : 25,548.72 = 7,535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.79/25,548.72 = 7,535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.79x = 25,548.72 × 7,535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.79x = 192,512,802.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,512,802.47/17,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,305.80

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