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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.70, 25,912.10 and 4,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.70, 25,912.10 and 4,795.40 is: 7,193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.70 : 25,912.10 = 4,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.70/25,912.10 = 4,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.70x = 25,912.10 × 4,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.70x = 124,258,961.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,258,961.11/17,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.12

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