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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.70, 25,732.05 and 4,842.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.70, 25,732.05 and 4,842.70 is: 7,264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.70 : 25,732.05 = 4,842.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.70/25,732.05 = 4,842.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.70x = 25,732.05 × 4,842.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.70x = 124,612,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,612,598.54/17,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.05

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