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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.88, 25,910.90 and 4,794.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.88, 25,910.90 and 4,794.90 is: 7,192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.88 : 25,910.90 = 4,794.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.88/25,910.90 = 4,794.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.88x = 25,910.90 × 4,794.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.88x = 124,240,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,240,174.41/17,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,192.37

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