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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.56, 25,905.02 and 4,790.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.56, 25,905.02 and 4,790.52 is: 7,184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.56 : 25,905.02 = 4,790.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.56/25,905.02 = 4,790.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.56x = 25,905.02 × 4,790.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.56x = 124,098,516.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,098,516.41/17,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,184.30

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