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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.62, 25,512.39 and 4,530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.62, 25,512.39 and 4,530.56 is: 6,795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.62 : 25,512.39 = 4,530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.62/25,512.39 = 4,530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.62x = 25,512.39 × 4,530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.62x = 115,585,286.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,585,286.08/17,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.29

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