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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.84, 25,534.40 and 7,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.84, 25,534.40 and 7,660.76 is: 11,487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.84 : 25,534.40 = 7,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.84/25,534.40 = 7,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.84x = 25,534.40 × 7,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.84x = 195,612,910.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,612,910.14/17,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.15

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