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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067, 25,604.82 and 4,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067, 25,604.82 and 4,755 is: 7,133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067 : 25,604.82 = 4,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067/25,604.82 = 4,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067x = 25,604.82 × 4,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067x = 121,750,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,750,919.10/17,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.70

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