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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.69, 25,622.63 and 7,724.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.69, 25,622.63 and 7,724.11 is: 11,587.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.69 : 25,622.63 = 7,724.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.69/25,622.63 = 7,724.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.69x = 25,622.63 × 7,724.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.69x = 197,912,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,912,012.61/17,079.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,587.56

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