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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.44, 25,560.90 and 7,675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.44, 25,560.90 and 7,675.56 is: 11,513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.44 : 25,560.90 = 7,675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.44/25,560.90 = 7,675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.44x = 25,560.90 × 7,675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.44x = 196,194,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,194,221.60/17,040.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.45

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