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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.52, 25,639.04 and 4,780.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.52, 25,639.04 and 4,780.52 is: 7,170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.52 : 25,639.04 = 4,780.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.52/25,639.04 = 4,780.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.52x = 25,639.04 × 4,780.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.52x = 122,567,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,567,943.50/17,092.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.85

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