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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.93, 25,697.73 and 7,771.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.93, 25,697.73 and 7,771.70 is: 11,656.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.93 : 25,697.73 = 7,771.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.93/25,697.73 = 7,771.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.93x = 25,697.73 × 7,771.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.93x = 199,714,919.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,714,919.75/17,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,656.11

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