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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.72, 25,869.36 and 4,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.72, 25,869.36 and 4,934.72 is: 7,401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.72 : 25,869.36 = 4,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.72/25,869.36 = 4,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.72x = 25,869.36 × 4,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.72x = 127,658,048.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,658,048.18/17,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.87

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