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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.56, 25,535.55 and 7,661.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.56, 25,535.55 and 7,661.58 is: 11,488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.56 : 25,535.55 = 7,661.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.56/25,535.55 = 7,661.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.56x = 25,535.55 × 7,661.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.56x = 195,642,659.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,642,659.17/17,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,488.42

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