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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.04, 25,849.02 and 4,921.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.04, 25,849.02 and 4,921.04 is: 7,381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.04 : 25,849.02 = 4,921.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.04/25,849.02 = 4,921.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.04x = 25,849.02 × 4,921.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.04x = 127,204,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,204,061.38/17,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.41

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