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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.78, 25,859.46 and 4,924.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.78, 25,859.46 and 4,924.78 is: 7,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.78 : 25,859.46 = 4,924.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.78/25,859.46 = 4,924.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.78x = 25,859.46 × 4,924.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.78x = 127,352,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,352,151.42/17,236.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.40

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