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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.09, 25,947.15 and 4,818.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.09, 25,947.15 and 4,818.15 is: 7,227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.09 : 25,947.15 = 4,818.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.09/25,947.15 = 4,818.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.09x = 25,947.15 × 4,818.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.09x = 125,017,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,017,131.04/17,298.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,227.22

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