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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076.76, 25,615.15 and 4,764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076.76, 25,615.15 and 4,764.76 is: 7,147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076.76 : 25,615.15 = 4,764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076.76/25,615.15 = 4,764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076.76x = 25,615.15 × 4,764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076.76x = 122,050,042.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,050,042.11/17,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.14

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