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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.16, 25,552.52 and 4,553.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.16, 25,552.52 and 4,553.91 is: 6,831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.16 : 25,552.52 = 4,553.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.16/25,552.52 = 4,553.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.16x = 25,552.52 × 4,553.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.16x = 116,363,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,363,853.58/17,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.21

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