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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,037.06, 25,541.63 and 7,674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,037.06, 25,541.63 and 7,674.27 is: 11,505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,037.06 : 25,541.63 = 7,674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,037.06/25,541.63 = 7,674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,037.06x = 25,541.63 × 7,674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,037.06x = 196,013,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,013,326.49/17,037.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,505.11

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