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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.68, 25,941.66 and 4,982.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.68, 25,941.66 and 4,982.68 is: 7,473.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.68 : 25,941.66 = 4,982.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.68/25,941.66 = 4,982.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.68x = 25,941.66 × 4,982.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.68x = 129,258,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,258,990.45/17,294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.92

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