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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.78, 25,556.76 and 7,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.78, 25,556.76 and 7,676.02 is: 11,515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.78 : 25,556.76 = 7,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.78/25,556.76 = 7,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.78x = 25,556.76 × 7,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.78x = 196,174,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,174,200.90/17,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,515.42

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