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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,289.92, 25,932.72 and 4,810.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,289.92, 25,932.72 and 4,810.88 is: 7,215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,289.92 : 25,932.72 = 4,810.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,289.92/25,932.72 = 4,810.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,289.92x = 25,932.72 × 4,810.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,289.92x = 124,759,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,759,203.99/17,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,215.72

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