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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.84, 25,783.48 and 4,711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.84, 25,783.48 and 4,711.92 is: 7,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.84 : 25,783.48 = 4,711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.84/25,783.48 = 4,711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.84x = 25,783.48 × 4,711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.84x = 121,489,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,489,695.08/17,191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.71

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