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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,213.96, 25,821.90 and 4,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,213.96, 25,821.90 and 4,901 is: 7,351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,213.96 : 25,821.90 = 4,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,213.96/25,821.90 = 4,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,213.96x = 25,821.90 × 4,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,213.96x = 126,553,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,553,131.90/17,213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.77

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