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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.06, 25,554.42 and 7,666.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.06, 25,554.42 and 7,666.02 is: 11,502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.06 : 25,554.42 = 7,666.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.06/25,554.42 = 7,666.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.06x = 25,554.42 × 7,666.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.06x = 195,900,694.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,900,694.81/17,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.55

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