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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.57, 25,910.25 and 4,793.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.57, 25,910.25 and 4,793.46 is: 7,190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.57 : 25,910.25 = 4,793.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.57/25,910.25 = 4,793.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.57x = 25,910.25 × 4,793.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.57x = 124,199,746.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,199,746.97/17,273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.16

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