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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.50, 25,629.75 and 4,774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.50, 25,629.75 and 4,774.50 is: 7,161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.50 : 25,629.75 = 4,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.50/25,629.75 = 4,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.50x = 25,629.75 × 4,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.50x = 122,369,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,369,241.38/17,086.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.75

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