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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.98, 25,572.33 and 7,681.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.98, 25,572.33 and 7,681.19 is: 11,524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.98 : 25,572.33 = 7,681.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.98/25,572.33 = 7,681.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.98x = 25,572.33 × 7,681.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.98x = 196,425,797.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,425,797.61/17,043.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,524.65

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