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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.17, 25,549.44 and 7,666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.17, 25,549.44 and 7,666.56 is: 11,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.17 : 25,549.44 = 7,666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.17/25,549.44 = 7,666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.17x = 25,549.44 × 7,666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.17x = 195,876,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,876,314.73/17,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,499.70

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