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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.84, 25,537.40 and 7,662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.84, 25,537.40 and 7,662.76 is: 11,490.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.84 : 25,537.40 = 7,662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.84/25,537.40 = 7,662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.84x = 25,537.40 × 7,662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.84x = 195,686,967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,686,967.22/17,030.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,490.15

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