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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.88, 25,511.76 and 4,694.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.88, 25,511.76 and 4,694.88 is: 7,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.88 : 25,511.76 = 4,694.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.88/25,511.76 = 4,694.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.88x = 25,511.76 × 4,694.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.88x = 119,774,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,774,651.79/17,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.72

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