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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.69, 25,602.85 and 4,753.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.69, 25,602.85 and 4,753.69 is: 7,131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.69 : 25,602.85 = 4,753.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.69/25,602.85 = 4,753.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.69x = 25,602.85 × 4,753.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.69x = 121,707,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,707,953.95/17,065.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.73

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