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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.91, 25,544.57 and 7,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.91, 25,544.57 and 7,663.30 is: 11,494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.91 : 25,544.57 = 7,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.91/25,544.57 = 7,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.91x = 25,544.57 × 7,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.91x = 195,755,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,755,601.10/17,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.81

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