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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.54, 25,972.20 and 4,835.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.54, 25,972.20 and 4,835.25 is: 7,252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.54 : 25,972.20 = 4,835.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.54/25,972.20 = 4,835.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.54x = 25,972.20 × 4,835.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.54x = 125,582,080.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,582,080.05/17,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,252.15

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