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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.63, 25,511.90 and 4,526.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.63, 25,511.90 and 4,526.82 is: 6,790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.63 : 25,511.90 = 4,526.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.63/25,511.90 = 4,526.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.63x = 25,511.90 × 4,526.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.63x = 115,487,756.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,487,756.52/17,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,790.75

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