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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,186.92, 25,781.16 and 4,706.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,186.92, 25,781.16 and 4,706.66 is: 7,060.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,186.92 : 25,781.16 = 4,706.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,186.92/25,781.16 = 4,706.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,186.92x = 25,781.16 × 4,706.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,186.92x = 121,343,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,343,154.53/17,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.20

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