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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.48, 25,571.76 and 7,565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.48, 25,571.76 and 7,565.28 is: 11,336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.48 : 25,571.76 = 7,565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.48/25,571.76 = 7,565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.48x = 25,571.76 × 7,565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.48x = 193,457,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,457,524.49/17,064.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,336.85

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