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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,203, 25,808.84 and 4,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,203, 25,808.84 and 4,891 is: 7,337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,203 : 25,808.84 = 4,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,203/25,808.84 = 4,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,203x = 25,808.84 × 4,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,203x = 126,231,036.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,231,036.44/17,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,337.73

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