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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,278.52, 25,912.56 and 4,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,278.52, 25,912.56 and 4,795.52 is: 7,191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,278.52 : 25,912.56 = 4,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,278.52/25,912.56 = 4,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,278.52x = 25,912.56 × 4,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,278.52x = 124,264,199.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,264,199.73/17,278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,191.83

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