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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.96, 25,823.40 and 4,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.96, 25,823.40 and 4,902 is: 7,353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.96 : 25,823.40 = 4,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.96/25,823.40 = 4,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.96x = 25,823.40 × 4,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.96x = 126,586,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,586,306.80/17,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,353.27

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