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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.38, 25,535.96 and 4,542.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.38, 25,535.96 and 4,542.81 is: 6,814.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.38 : 25,535.96 = 4,542.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.38/25,535.96 = 4,542.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.38x = 25,535.96 × 4,542.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.38x = 116,004,984.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,004,984.83/17,022.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.85

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