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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.44, 25,553.48 and 7,799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.44, 25,553.48 and 7,799.52 is: 11,695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.44 : 25,553.48 = 7,799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.44/25,553.48 = 7,799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.44x = 25,553.48 × 7,799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.44x = 199,304,878.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,304,878.33/17,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,695.31

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