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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.68, 25,598.08 and 4,752.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.68, 25,598.08 and 4,752.64 is: 7,129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.68 : 25,598.08 = 4,752.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.68/25,598.08 = 4,752.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.68x = 25,598.08 × 4,752.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.68x = 121,658,458.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,658,458.93/17,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.67

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