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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.40, 25,905.24 and 4,790.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.40, 25,905.24 and 4,790.40 is: 7,184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.40 : 25,905.24 = 4,790.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.40/25,905.24 = 4,790.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.40x = 25,905.24 × 4,790.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.40x = 124,096,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,096,461.70/17,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,184.25

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