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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.68, 25,517.16 and 4,699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.68, 25,517.16 and 4,699.68 is: 7,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.68 : 25,517.16 = 4,699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.68/25,517.16 = 4,699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.68x = 25,517.16 × 4,699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.68x = 119,922,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,922,486.51/17,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.42

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