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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.98, 25,797.45 and 4,885.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.98, 25,797.45 and 4,885.98 is: 7,329.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.98 : 25,797.45 = 4,885.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.98/25,797.45 = 4,885.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.98x = 25,797.45 × 4,885.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.98x = 126,045,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,045,824.75/17,197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,329.11

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