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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.00, 25,536.20 and 7,662.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.00, 25,536.20 and 7,662.05 is: 11,489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.00 : 25,536.20 = 7,662.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.00/25,536.20 = 7,662.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.00x = 25,536.20 × 7,662.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.00x = 195,659,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,659,475.22/17,030.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,489.11

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