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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046, 25,569 and 4,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046, 25,569 and 4,734 is: 7,101

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046 : 25,569 = 4,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046/25,569 = 4,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046x = 25,569 × 4,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046x = 121,043,646
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,043,646/17,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101

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