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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010, 25,516.44 and 4,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010, 25,516.44 and 4,698 is: 7,047.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010 : 25,516.44 = 4,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010/25,516.44 = 4,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010x = 25,516.44 × 4,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010x = 119,876,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,876,235.12/17,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.40

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