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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.13, 25,560.31 and 7,555.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.13, 25,560.31 and 7,555.29 is: 11,327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.13 : 25,560.31 = 7,555.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.13/25,560.31 = 7,555.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.13x = 25,560.31 × 7,555.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.13x = 193,115,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,115,554.54/17,048.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,327.67

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