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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.06, 25,543.34 and 7,662.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.06, 25,543.34 and 7,662.46 is: 11,493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.06 : 25,543.34 = 7,662.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.06/25,543.34 = 7,662.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.06x = 25,543.34 × 7,662.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.06x = 195,724,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,724,821.02/17,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.58

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