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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.41, 25,551.39 and 4,553.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.41, 25,551.39 and 4,553.16 is: 6,830.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.41 : 25,551.39 = 4,553.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.41/25,551.39 = 4,553.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.41x = 25,551.39 × 4,553.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.41x = 116,339,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,339,439.14/17,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.07

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