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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.87, 25,916.82 and 4,797.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.87, 25,916.82 and 4,797.90 is: 7,196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.87 : 25,916.82 = 4,797.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.87/25,916.82 = 4,797.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.87x = 25,916.82 × 4,797.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.87x = 124,346,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,346,274.60/17,277.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.85

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