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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.99, 25,777.47 and 4,705.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.99, 25,777.47 and 4,705.13 is: 7,057.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.99 : 25,777.47 = 4,705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.99/25,777.47 = 4,705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.99x = 25,777.47 × 4,705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.99x = 121,286,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,286,218.53/17,184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.68

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