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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.48, 25,516.20 and 4,698.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.48, 25,516.20 and 4,698.48 is: 7,047.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.48 : 25,516.20 = 4,698.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.48/25,516.20 = 4,698.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.48x = 25,516.20 × 4,698.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.48x = 119,887,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,887,355.38/17,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.85

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