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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.12, 25,601.70 and 7,700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.12, 25,601.70 and 7,700.60 is: 11,554.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.12 : 25,601.70 = 7,700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.12/25,601.70 = 7,700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.12x = 25,601.70 × 7,700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.12x = 197,148,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,148,451.02/17,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,554.07

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