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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.96, 25,597.69 and 7,581.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.96, 25,597.69 and 7,581.26 is: 11,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.96 : 25,597.69 = 7,581.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.96/25,597.69 = 7,581.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.96x = 25,597.69 × 7,581.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.96x = 194,062,788.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,062,788.33/17,065.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,371.34

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