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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.83, 25,738.60 and 4,681.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.83, 25,738.60 and 4,681.87 is: 7,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.83 : 25,738.60 = 4,681.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.83/25,738.60 = 4,681.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.83x = 25,738.60 × 4,681.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.83x = 120,504,760.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,504,760.17/17,160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.08

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