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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067.88, 25,598.94 and 4,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067.88, 25,598.94 and 4,753 is: 7,128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067.88 : 25,598.94 = 4,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067.88/25,598.94 = 4,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067.88x = 25,598.94 × 4,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067.88x = 121,671,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,671,761.82/17,067.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.70

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