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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,014.61, 25,519.89 and 4,535.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,014.61, 25,519.89 and 4,535.57 is: 6,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,014.61 : 25,519.89 = 4,535.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,014.61/25,519.89 = 4,535.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,014.61x = 25,519.89 × 4,535.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,014.61x = 115,747,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,747,247.49/17,014.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.82

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