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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.72, 25,867.86 and 4,933.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.72, 25,867.86 and 4,933.72 is: 7,400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.72 : 25,867.86 = 4,933.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.72/25,867.86 = 4,933.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.72x = 25,867.86 × 4,933.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.72x = 127,624,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,624,778.24/17,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.37

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