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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,085.32, 25,627.98 and 4,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,085.32, 25,627.98 and 4,773 is: 7,159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,085.32 : 25,627.98 = 4,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,085.32/25,627.98 = 4,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,085.32x = 25,627.98 × 4,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,085.32x = 122,322,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,322,348.54/17,085.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.50

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