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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.70, 25,773.76 and 4,702.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.70, 25,773.76 and 4,702.64 is: 7,054.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.70 : 25,773.76 = 4,702.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.70/25,773.76 = 4,702.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.70x = 25,773.76 × 4,702.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.70x = 121,204,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,204,714.73/17,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.29

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