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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.96, 25,901.28 and 4,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.96, 25,901.28 and 4,952 is: 7,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.96 : 25,901.28 = 4,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.96/25,901.28 = 4,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.96x = 25,901.28 × 4,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.96x = 128,263,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,263,138.56/17,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.10

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