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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,115.94, 25,676.95 and 7,755.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,115.94, 25,676.95 and 7,755.58 is: 11,634.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,115.94 : 25,676.95 = 7,755.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,115.94/25,676.95 = 7,755.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,115.94x = 25,676.95 × 7,755.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,115.94x = 199,139,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,139,652.59/17,115.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.75

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