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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.96, 25,818.21 and 4,731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.96, 25,818.21 and 4,731.90 is: 7,097.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.96 : 25,818.21 = 4,731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.96/25,818.21 = 4,731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.96x = 25,818.21 × 4,731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.96x = 122,169,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,169,187.90/17,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.92

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