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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.76, 25,725.53 and 4,837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.76, 25,725.53 and 4,837.88 is: 7,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.76 : 25,725.53 = 4,837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.76/25,725.53 = 4,837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.76x = 25,725.53 × 4,837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.76x = 124,456,910.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,456,910.54/17,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.80

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