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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.55, 25,542.34 and 7,792.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.55, 25,542.34 and 7,792.07 is: 11,685.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.55 : 25,542.34 = 7,792.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.55/25,542.34 = 7,792.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.55x = 25,542.34 × 7,792.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.55x = 199,027,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,027,534.57/17,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,685.13

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