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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.70, 25,619.55 and 4,767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.70, 25,619.55 and 4,767.70 is: 7,151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.70 : 25,619.55 = 4,767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.70/25,619.55 = 4,767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.70x = 25,619.55 × 4,767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.70x = 122,146,328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,146,328.54/17,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,151.55

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