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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,128.99, 25,692.94 and 7,762.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,128.99, 25,692.94 and 7,762.15 is: 11,642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,128.99 : 25,692.94 = 7,762.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,128.99/25,692.94 = 7,762.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,128.99x = 25,692.94 × 7,762.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,128.99x = 199,432,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,432,454.22/17,128.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,642.98

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