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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034, 25,551 and 4,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034, 25,551 and 4,722 is: 7,083

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034 : 25,551 = 4,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034/25,551 = 4,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034x = 25,551 × 4,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034x = 120,651,822
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,651,822/17,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083

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