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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.14, 25,786.72 and 4,711.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.14, 25,786.72 and 4,711.26 is: 7,066.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.14 : 25,786.72 = 4,711.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.14/25,786.72 = 4,711.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.14x = 25,786.72 × 4,711.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.14x = 121,487,942.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,487,942.47/17,191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.89

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