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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.83, 25,535.66 and 4,373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.83, 25,535.66 and 4,373.58 is: 6,560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.83 : 25,535.66 = 4,373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.83/25,535.66 = 4,373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.83x = 25,535.66 × 4,373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.83x = 111,682,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,682,167.04/17,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,560.34

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