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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.04, 25,783.59 and 4,709.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.04, 25,783.59 and 4,709.18 is: 7,063.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.04 : 25,783.59 = 4,709.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.04/25,783.59 = 4,709.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.04x = 25,783.59 × 4,709.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.04x = 121,419,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,419,425.67/17,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.77

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