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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.33, 25,896.40 and 4,441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.33, 25,896.40 and 4,441.48 is: 6,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.33 : 25,896.40 = 4,441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.33/25,896.40 = 4,441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.33x = 25,896.40 × 4,441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.33x = 115,018,342.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,018,342.67/17,264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.20

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