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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,188.76, 25,783.15 and 4,708.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,188.76, 25,783.15 and 4,708.89 is: 7,063.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,188.76 : 25,783.15 = 4,708.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,188.76/25,783.15 = 4,708.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,188.76x = 25,783.15 × 4,708.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,188.76x = 121,409,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,409,888.29/17,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.33

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