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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.08, 25,729.62 and 4,841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.08, 25,729.62 and 4,841.08 is: 7,261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.08 : 25,729.62 = 4,841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.08/25,729.62 = 4,841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.08x = 25,729.62 × 4,841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.08x = 124,559,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,559,148.79/17,153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.62

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