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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.58, 25,725.57 and 4,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.58, 25,725.57 and 4,670.40 is: 7,005.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.58 : 25,725.57 = 4,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.58/25,725.57 = 4,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.58x = 25,725.57 × 4,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.58x = 120,148,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,148,702.13/17,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.52

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