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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.59, 25,550.39 and 7,662.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.59, 25,550.39 and 7,662.66 is: 11,493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.59 : 25,550.39 = 7,662.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.59/25,550.39 = 7,662.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.59x = 25,550.39 × 7,662.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.59x = 195,783,872.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,783,872.40/17,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.99

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