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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.63, 25,550.51 and 4,721.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.63, 25,550.51 and 4,721.63 is: 7,082.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.63 : 25,550.51 = 4,721.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.63/25,550.51 = 4,721.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.63x = 25,550.51 × 4,721.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.63x = 120,639,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,639,903.17/17,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.46

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