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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.95, 25,883.91 and 4,774.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.95, 25,883.91 and 4,774.95 is: 7,162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.95 : 25,883.91 = 4,774.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.95/25,883.91 = 4,774.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.95x = 25,883.91 × 4,774.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.95x = 123,594,376.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,594,376.05/17,254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.84

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