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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.44, 25,869.90 and 4,934.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.44, 25,869.90 and 4,934.44 is: 7,401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.44 : 25,869.90 = 4,934.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.44/25,869.90 = 4,934.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.44x = 25,869.90 × 4,934.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.44x = 127,653,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,653,469.36/17,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.73

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