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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.76, 25,549.15 and 7,671.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.76, 25,549.15 and 7,671.01 is: 11,506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.76 : 25,549.15 = 7,671.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.76/25,549.15 = 7,671.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.76x = 25,549.15 × 7,671.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.76x = 195,987,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,987,785.14/17,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.52

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