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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.13, 25,516.64 and 4,698.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.13, 25,516.64 and 4,698.13 is: 7,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.13 : 25,516.64 = 4,698.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.13/25,516.64 = 4,698.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.13x = 25,516.64 × 4,698.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.13x = 119,880,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,880,491.88/17,010.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.59

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