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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.98, 25,512.45 and 4,695.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.98, 25,512.45 and 4,695.98 is: 7,044.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.98 : 25,512.45 = 4,695.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.98/25,512.45 = 4,695.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.98x = 25,512.45 × 4,695.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.98x = 119,805,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,805,954.95/17,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.10

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