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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.07, 25,741.89 and 4,682.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.07, 25,741.89 and 4,682.39 is: 7,023.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.07 : 25,741.89 = 4,682.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.07/25,741.89 = 4,682.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.07x = 25,741.89 × 4,682.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.07x = 120,533,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,533,439.61/17,161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.66

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