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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.27, 25,783.93 and 4,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.27, 25,783.93 and 4,709.40 is: 7,064.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.27 : 25,783.93 = 4,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.27/25,783.93 = 4,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.27x = 25,783.93 × 4,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.27x = 121,426,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,426,924.86/17,189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.11

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