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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.44, 25,546.62 and 7,675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.44, 25,546.62 and 7,675.48 is: 11,503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.44 : 25,546.62 = 7,675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.44/25,546.62 = 7,675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.44x = 25,546.62 × 7,675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.44x = 196,082,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,082,570.88/17,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.52

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