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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.81, 25,553.12 and 4,557.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.81, 25,553.12 and 4,557.81 is: 6,836.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.81 : 25,553.12 = 4,557.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.81/25,553.12 = 4,557.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.81x = 25,553.12 × 4,557.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.81x = 116,466,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,466,243.08/17,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.16

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