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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.06, 25,533.31 and 7,660.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.06, 25,533.31 and 7,660.07 is: 11,486.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.06 : 25,533.31 = 7,660.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.06/25,533.31 = 7,660.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.06x = 25,533.31 × 7,660.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.06x = 195,586,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,586,941.93/17,028.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.16

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