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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,186.94, 25,780.65 and 4,874.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,186.94, 25,780.65 and 4,874.94 is: 7,312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,186.94 : 25,780.65 = 4,874.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,186.94/25,780.65 = 4,874.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,186.94x = 25,780.65 × 4,874.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,186.94x = 125,679,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,679,121.91/17,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.48

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