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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.91, 25,885.94 and 4,775.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.91, 25,885.94 and 4,775.89 is: 7,163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.91 : 25,885.94 = 4,775.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.91/25,885.94 = 4,775.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.91x = 25,885.94 × 4,775.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.91x = 123,628,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,628,248.68/17,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.99

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