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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.29, 25,593.41 and 7,705.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.29, 25,593.41 and 7,705.59 is: 11,558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.29 : 25,593.41 = 7,705.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.29/25,593.41 = 7,705.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.29x = 25,593.41 × 7,705.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.29x = 197,212,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,212,285.63/17,062.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,558.37

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