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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.08, 25,535.88 and 4,542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.08, 25,535.88 and 4,542.72 is: 6,814.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.08 : 25,535.88 = 4,542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.08/25,535.88 = 4,542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.08x = 25,535.88 × 4,542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.08x = 116,002,352.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,002,352.79/17,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.42

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