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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.44, 25,885.23 and 4,775.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.44, 25,885.23 and 4,775.42 is: 7,163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.44 : 25,885.23 = 4,775.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.44/25,885.23 = 4,775.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.44x = 25,885.23 × 4,775.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.44x = 123,612,845.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,612,845.05/17,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.29

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