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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.23, 25,575.84 and 7,708.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.23, 25,575.84 and 7,708.79 is: 11,555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.23 : 25,575.84 = 7,708.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.23/25,575.84 = 7,708.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.23x = 25,575.84 × 7,708.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.23x = 197,158,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,158,651.75/17,062.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.27

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