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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.56, 25,534.05 and 7,660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.56, 25,534.05 and 7,660.58 is: 11,486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.56 : 25,534.05 = 7,660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.56/25,534.05 = 7,660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.56x = 25,534.05 × 7,660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.56x = 195,605,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,605,505.08/17,028.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.91

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