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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,115, 25,673.96 and 4,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,115, 25,673.96 and 4,803 is: 7,204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,115 : 25,673.96 = 4,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,115/25,673.96 = 4,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,115x = 25,673.96 × 4,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,115x = 123,312,029.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,312,029.88/17,115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.91

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