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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.76, 25,882.65 and 4,774.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.76, 25,882.65 and 4,774.89 is: 7,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.76 : 25,882.65 = 4,774.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.76/25,882.65 = 4,774.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.76x = 25,882.65 × 4,774.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.76x = 123,586,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,586,806.66/17,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.48

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