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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.83, 25,553.84 and 7,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.83, 25,553.84 and 7,038.60 is: 10,559.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.83 : 25,553.84 = 7,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.83/25,553.84 = 7,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.83x = 25,553.84 × 7,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.83x = 179,863,258.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,863,258.22/17,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,559.18

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