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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.54, 25,787.34 and 4,711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.54, 25,787.34 and 4,711.68 is: 7,067.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.54 : 25,787.34 = 4,711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.54/25,787.34 = 4,711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.54x = 25,787.34 × 4,711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.54x = 121,501,694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,501,694.13/17,191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,067.53

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