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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.67, 25,774.79 and 4,702.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.67, 25,774.79 and 4,702.41 is: 7,053.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.67 : 25,774.79 = 4,702.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.67/25,774.79 = 4,702.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.67x = 25,774.79 × 4,702.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.67x = 121,203,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,203,606.73/17,182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.83

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