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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.79, 25,549.19 and 7,671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.79, 25,549.19 and 7,671.06 is: 11,506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.79 : 25,549.19 = 7,671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.79/25,549.19 = 7,671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.79x = 25,549.19 × 7,671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.79x = 195,989,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,989,369.44/17,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.59

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