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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.16, 25,853.30 and 4,756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.16, 25,853.30 and 4,756.12 is: 7,134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.16 : 25,853.30 = 4,756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.16/25,853.30 = 4,756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.16x = 25,853.30 × 4,756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.16x = 122,961,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,961,397.20/17,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.33

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