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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,016.96, 25,524.48 and 4,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,016.96, 25,524.48 and 4,704 is: 7,055.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,016.96 : 25,524.48 = 4,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,016.96/25,524.48 = 4,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,016.96x = 25,524.48 × 4,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,016.96x = 120,067,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,067,153.92/17,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.73

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