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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.59, 25,947.90 and 4,818.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.59, 25,947.90 and 4,818.65 is: 7,227.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.59 : 25,947.90 = 4,818.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.59/25,947.90 = 4,818.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.59x = 25,947.90 × 4,818.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.59x = 125,033,718.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,033,718.60/17,298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,227.97

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