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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.30, 25,841.84 and 4,916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.30, 25,841.84 and 4,916.30 is: 7,374.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.30 : 25,841.84 = 4,916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.30/25,841.84 = 4,916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.30x = 25,841.84 × 4,916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.30x = 127,046,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,046,237.99/17,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.28

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