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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.77, 25,904.79 and 4,793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.77, 25,904.79 and 4,793.04 is: 7,188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.77 : 25,904.79 = 4,793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.77/25,904.79 = 4,793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.77x = 25,904.79 × 4,793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.77x = 124,162,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,162,694.66/17,271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.77

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