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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.76, 25,604.62 and 4,757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.76, 25,604.62 and 4,757.76 is: 7,136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.76 : 25,604.62 = 4,757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.76/25,604.62 = 4,757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.76x = 25,604.62 × 4,757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.76x = 121,820,636.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,820,636.85/17,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.63

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