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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.22, 25,511.28 and 4,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.22, 25,511.28 and 4,530 is: 6,794.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.22 : 25,511.28 = 4,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.22/25,511.28 = 4,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.22x = 25,511.28 × 4,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.22x = 115,566,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,566,098.40/17,009.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.32

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