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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.06, 25,910.96 and 4,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.06, 25,910.96 and 4,794.26 is: 7,191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.06 : 25,910.96 = 4,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.06/25,910.96 = 4,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.06x = 25,910.96 × 4,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.06x = 124,223,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,223,725.56/17,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,191.35

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