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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.69, 25,772.65 and 4,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.69, 25,772.65 and 4,701.44 is: 7,052.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.69 : 25,772.65 = 4,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.69/25,772.65 = 4,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.69x = 25,772.65 × 4,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.69x = 121,168,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,168,438.75/17,181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.18

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