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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.17, 25,563.36 and 7,557.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.17, 25,563.36 and 7,557.33 is: 11,330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.17 : 25,563.36 = 7,557.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.17/25,563.36 = 7,557.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.17x = 25,563.36 × 7,557.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.17x = 193,190,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,190,747.43/17,050.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.72

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