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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.47, 25,987.98 and 4,177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.47, 25,987.98 and 4,177.74 is: 6,266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.47 : 25,987.98 = 4,177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.47/25,987.98 = 4,177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.47x = 25,987.98 × 4,177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.47x = 108,570,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,570,872.74/17,325.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.55

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