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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.93, 25,946.92 and 4,817.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.93, 25,946.92 and 4,817.99 is: 7,226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.93 : 25,946.92 = 4,817.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.93/25,946.92 = 4,817.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.93x = 25,946.92 × 4,817.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.93x = 125,011,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,011,898.93/17,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.99

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