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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.17, 25,751.22 and 4,687.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.17, 25,751.22 and 4,687.23 is: 7,029.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.17 : 25,751.22 = 4,687.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.17/25,751.22 = 4,687.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.17x = 25,751.22 × 4,687.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.17x = 120,701,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,701,890.92/17,170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.74

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