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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,124.06, 25,687.80 and 4,644.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,124.06, 25,687.80 and 4,644.29 is: 6,966.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,124.06 : 25,687.80 = 4,644.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,124.06/25,687.80 = 4,644.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,124.06x = 25,687.80 × 4,644.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,124.06x = 119,301,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,301,464.22/17,124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.89

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