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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,088.67, 25,636.10 and 7,733.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,088.67, 25,636.10 and 7,733.09 is: 11,601.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,088.67 : 25,636.10 = 7,733.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,088.67/25,636.10 = 7,733.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,088.67x = 25,636.10 × 7,733.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,088.67x = 198,246,268.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,246,268.55/17,088.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.04

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