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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.27, 25,910.32 and 4,793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.27, 25,910.32 and 4,793.98 is: 7,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.27 : 25,910.32 = 4,793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.27/25,910.32 = 4,793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.27x = 25,910.32 × 4,793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.27x = 124,213,555.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,213,555.87/17,275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.25

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