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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.60, 25,563.90 and 4,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.60, 25,563.90 and 4,730.60 is: 7,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.60 : 25,563.90 = 4,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.60/25,563.90 = 4,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.60x = 25,563.90 × 4,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.60x = 120,932,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,932,585.34/17,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.90

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