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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.24, 25,744.20 and 4,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.24, 25,744.20 and 4,848.24 is: 7,273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.24 : 25,744.20 = 4,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.24/25,744.20 = 4,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.24x = 25,744.20 × 4,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.24x = 124,814,060.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,814,060.21/17,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.44

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