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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.89, 25,991.71 and 4,850.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.89, 25,991.71 and 4,850.14 is: 7,273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.89 : 25,991.71 = 4,850.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.89/25,991.71 = 4,850.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.89x = 25,991.71 × 4,850.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.89x = 126,063,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,063,432.34/17,330.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.92

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