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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.76, 25,970.64 and 4,166.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.76, 25,970.64 and 4,166.13 is: 6,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.76 : 25,970.64 = 4,166.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.76/25,970.64 = 4,166.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.76x = 25,970.64 × 4,166.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.76x = 108,197,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,197,052.01/17,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.20

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