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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.52, 25,911.06 and 4,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.52, 25,911.06 and 4,794.52 is: 7,190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.52 : 25,911.06 = 4,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.52/25,911.06 = 4,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.52x = 25,911.06 × 4,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.52x = 124,231,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,231,095.39/17,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.33

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