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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.45, 25,881.66 and 4,773.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.45, 25,881.66 and 4,773.45 is: 7,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.45 : 25,881.66 = 4,773.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.45/25,881.66 = 4,773.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.45x = 25,881.66 × 4,773.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.45x = 123,544,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,544,809.93/17,253.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.59

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