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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,143.97, 25,726.17 and 7,655.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,143.97, 25,726.17 and 7,655.55 is: 11,487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,143.97 : 25,726.17 = 7,655.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,143.97/25,726.17 = 7,655.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,143.97x = 25,726.17 × 7,655.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,143.97x = 196,947,855.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,947,855.56/17,143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.88

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