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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.71, 25,784.58 and 4,709.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.71, 25,784.58 and 4,709.84 is: 7,064.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.71 : 25,784.58 = 4,709.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.71/25,784.58 = 4,709.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.71x = 25,784.58 × 4,709.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.71x = 121,441,246.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,441,246.27/17,189.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.76

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