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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.88, 25,571.62 and 4,567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.88, 25,571.62 and 4,567.52 is: 6,851.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.88 : 25,571.62 = 4,567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.88/25,571.62 = 4,567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.88x = 25,571.62 × 4,567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.88x = 116,798,885.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,798,885.78/17,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.23

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