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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.33, 25,859.97 and 4,761.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.33, 25,859.97 and 4,761.11 is: 7,141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.33 : 25,859.97 = 4,761.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.33/25,859.97 = 4,761.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.33x = 25,859.97 × 4,761.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.33x = 123,122,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,122,032.47/17,240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.51

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