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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.58, 25,550.28 and 4,554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.58, 25,550.28 and 4,554.90 is: 6,832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.58 : 25,550.28 = 4,554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.58/25,550.28 = 4,554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.58x = 25,550.28 × 4,554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.58x = 116,378,970.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,378,970.37/17,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.33

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