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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.70, 25,566.51 and 7,682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.70, 25,566.51 and 7,682.30 is: 11,521.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.70 : 25,566.51 = 7,682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.70/25,566.51 = 7,682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.70x = 25,566.51 × 7,682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.70x = 196,409,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,409,599.77/17,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.18

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