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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.63, 25,740.35 and 4,847.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.63, 25,740.35 and 4,847.75 is: 7,270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.63 : 25,740.35 = 4,847.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.63/25,740.35 = 4,847.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.63x = 25,740.35 × 4,847.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.63x = 124,782,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,782,757.47/17,162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.61

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