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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.16, 25,864.74 and 4,931.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.16, 25,864.74 and 4,931.16 is: 7,396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.16 : 25,864.74 = 4,931.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.16/25,864.74 = 4,931.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.16x = 25,864.74 × 4,931.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.16x = 127,543,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,543,171.30/17,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.74

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