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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.24, 25,783.88 and 4,709.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.24, 25,783.88 and 4,709.37 is: 7,064.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.24 : 25,783.88 = 4,709.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.24/25,783.88 = 4,709.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.24x = 25,783.88 × 4,709.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.24x = 121,425,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,425,930.59/17,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.07

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