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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.76, 25,579.98 and 7,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.76, 25,579.98 and 7,694.24 is: 11,545.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.76 : 25,579.98 = 7,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.76/25,579.98 = 7,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.76x = 25,579.98 × 7,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.76x = 196,818,505.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,818,505.32/17,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,545.12

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