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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.61, 25,536.93 and 4,544.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.61, 25,536.93 and 4,544.69 is: 6,817.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.61 : 25,536.93 = 4,544.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.61/25,536.93 = 4,544.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.61x = 25,536.93 × 4,544.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.61x = 116,057,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,057,302.72/17,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,817.03

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