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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010, 25,514.93 and 4,530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010, 25,514.93 and 4,530.02 is: 6,795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010 : 25,514.93 = 4,530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010/25,514.93 = 4,530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010x = 25,514.93 × 4,530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010x = 115,583,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,583,143.20/17,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.01

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