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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.99, 25,772.97 and 4,702.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.99, 25,772.97 and 4,702.13 is: 7,053.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.99 : 25,772.97 = 4,702.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.99/25,772.97 = 4,702.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.99x = 25,772.97 × 4,702.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.99x = 121,187,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,187,741.91/17,181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.18

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