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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.96, 25,826.40 and 4,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.96, 25,826.40 and 4,904 is: 7,356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.96 : 25,826.40 = 4,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.96/25,826.40 = 4,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.96x = 25,826.40 × 4,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.96x = 126,652,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,652,665.60/17,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.27

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