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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.08, 25,523.52 and 7,658.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.08, 25,523.52 and 7,658.10 is: 11,478.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.08 : 25,523.52 = 7,658.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.08/25,523.52 = 7,658.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.08x = 25,523.52 × 7,658.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.08x = 195,461,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,461,668.51/17,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,478.11

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