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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.94, 25,910.92 and 4,793.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.94, 25,910.92 and 4,793.97 is: 7,190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.94 : 25,910.92 = 4,793.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.94/25,910.92 = 4,793.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.94x = 25,910.92 × 4,793.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.94x = 124,216,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,216,258.33/17,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.96

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