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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.83, 25,727.43 and 4,671.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.83, 25,727.43 and 4,671.67 is: 7,007.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.83 : 25,727.43 = 4,671.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.83/25,727.43 = 4,671.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.83x = 25,727.43 × 4,671.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.83x = 120,189,934.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,189,934.27/17,151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.41

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