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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011, 25,517.94 and 4,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011, 25,517.94 and 4,699 is: 7,048.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011 : 25,517.94 = 4,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011/25,517.94 = 4,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011x = 25,517.94 × 4,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011x = 119,908,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,908,800.06/17,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.90

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