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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,087.89, 25,630.44 and 7,603.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,087.89, 25,630.44 and 7,603.15 is: 11,404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,087.89 : 25,630.44 = 7,603.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,087.89/25,630.44 = 7,603.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,087.89x = 25,630.44 × 7,603.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,087.89x = 194,871,951.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,871,951.73/17,087.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,404.10

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