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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.84, 25,507.66 and 4,524.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.84, 25,507.66 and 4,524.35 is: 6,787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.84 : 25,507.66 = 4,524.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.84/25,507.66 = 4,524.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.84x = 25,507.66 × 4,524.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.84x = 115,405,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,405,453.98/17,003.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.02

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