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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.51, 25,806.70 and 4,724.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.51, 25,806.70 and 4,724.54 is: 7,086.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.51 : 25,806.70 = 4,724.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.51/25,806.70 = 4,724.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.51x = 25,806.70 × 4,724.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.51x = 121,924,786.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,924,786.42/17,204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.79

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