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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.64, 25,513.89 and 4,531.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.64, 25,513.89 and 4,531.56 is: 6,796.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.64 : 25,513.89 = 4,531.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.64/25,513.89 = 4,531.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.64x = 25,513.89 × 4,531.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.64x = 115,617,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,617,723.37/17,010.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,796.79

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