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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.63, 25,866.94 and 4,932.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.63, 25,866.94 and 4,932.63 is: 7,398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.63 : 25,866.94 = 4,932.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.63/25,866.94 = 4,932.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.63x = 25,866.94 × 4,932.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.63x = 127,592,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,592,044.25/17,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,398.94

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