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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,075.34, 25,611.66 and 7,712.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,075.34, 25,611.66 and 7,712.82 is: 11,568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,075.34 : 25,611.66 = 7,712.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,075.34/25,611.66 = 7,712.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,075.34x = 25,611.66 × 7,712.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,075.34x = 197,538,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,538,123.48/17,075.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,568.62

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