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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.63, 25,552.01 and 4,722.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.63, 25,552.01 and 4,722.63 is: 7,083.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.63 : 25,552.01 = 4,722.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.63/25,552.01 = 4,722.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.63x = 25,552.01 × 4,722.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.63x = 120,672,688.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,672,688.99/17,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.96

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