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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.67, 25,750.46 and 4,686.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.67, 25,750.46 and 4,686.73 is: 7,028.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.67 : 25,750.46 = 4,686.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.67/25,750.46 = 4,686.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.67x = 25,750.46 × 4,686.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.67x = 120,685,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,685,453.40/17,169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.99

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