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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.96, 25,550.92 and 4,721.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.96, 25,550.92 and 4,721.96 is: 7,082.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.96 : 25,550.92 = 4,721.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.96/25,550.92 = 4,721.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.96x = 25,550.92 × 4,721.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.96x = 120,650,422.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,650,422.20/17,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.93

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