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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.08, 25,724.82 and 4,669.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.08, 25,724.82 and 4,669.90 is: 7,004.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.08 : 25,724.82 = 4,669.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.08/25,724.82 = 4,669.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.08x = 25,724.82 × 4,669.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.08x = 120,132,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,132,336.92/17,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.77

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