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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.48, 25,514.70 and 4,697.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.48, 25,514.70 and 4,697.48 is: 7,046.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.48 : 25,514.70 = 4,697.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.48/25,514.70 = 4,697.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.48x = 25,514.70 × 4,697.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.48x = 119,854,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,854,792.96/17,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.35

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