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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.52, 25,751.73 and 4,687.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.52, 25,751.73 and 4,687.57 is: 7,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.52 : 25,751.73 = 4,687.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.52/25,751.73 = 4,687.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.52x = 25,751.73 × 4,687.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.52x = 120,713,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,713,025.28/17,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.25

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