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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.38, 25,562.06 and 7,807.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.38, 25,562.06 and 7,807.38 is: 11,711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.38 : 25,562.06 = 7,807.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.38/25,562.06 = 7,807.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.38x = 25,562.06 × 7,807.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.38x = 199,572,716.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,572,716.00/17,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.07

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