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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.63, 25,545.65 and 4,550.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.63, 25,545.65 and 4,550.29 is: 6,825.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.63 : 25,545.65 = 4,550.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.63/25,545.65 = 4,550.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.63x = 25,545.65 × 4,550.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.63x = 116,240,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,240,029.12/17,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.35

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