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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.13, 25,558.81 and 7,554.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.13, 25,558.81 and 7,554.29 is: 11,326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.13 : 25,558.81 = 7,554.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.13/25,558.81 = 7,554.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.13x = 25,558.81 × 7,554.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.13x = 193,078,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,078,662.79/17,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,326.17

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