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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.65, 25,910.48 and 4,793.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.65, 25,910.48 and 4,793.68 is: 7,190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.65 : 25,910.48 = 4,793.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.65/25,910.48 = 4,793.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.65x = 25,910.48 × 4,793.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.65x = 124,206,549.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,206,549.77/17,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.52

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