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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.88, 25,537.44 and 4,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.88, 25,537.44 and 4,712 is: 7,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.88 : 25,537.44 = 4,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.88/25,537.44 = 4,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.88x = 25,537.44 × 4,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.88x = 120,332,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,332,417.28/17,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,067.20

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