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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,302.96, 25,955.40 and 4,822.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,302.96, 25,955.40 and 4,822.99 is: 7,234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,302.96 : 25,955.40 = 4,822.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,302.96/25,955.40 = 4,822.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,302.96x = 25,955.40 × 4,822.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,302.96x = 125,182,634.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,182,634.65/17,302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,234.75

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