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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.66, 25,739.83 and 4,682.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.66, 25,739.83 and 4,682.67 is: 7,023.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.66 : 25,739.83 = 4,682.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.66/25,739.83 = 4,682.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.66x = 25,739.83 × 4,682.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.66x = 120,531,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,531,129.75/17,161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.28

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