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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.01, 25,783.53 and 4,709.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.01, 25,783.53 and 4,709.14 is: 7,063.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.01 : 25,783.53 = 4,709.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.01/25,783.53 = 4,709.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.01x = 25,783.53 × 4,709.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.01x = 121,418,252.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,418,252.46/17,189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.72

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