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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.63, 25,865.44 and 4,931.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.63, 25,865.44 and 4,931.63 is: 7,397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.63 : 25,865.44 = 4,931.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.63/25,865.44 = 4,931.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.63x = 25,865.44 × 4,931.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.63x = 127,558,638.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,558,638.21/17,243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,397.44

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