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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.39, 25,902.47 and 4,445.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.39, 25,902.47 and 4,445.53 is: 6,668.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.39 : 25,902.47 = 4,445.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.39/25,902.47 = 4,445.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.39x = 25,902.47 × 4,445.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.39x = 115,150,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,150,153.82/17,268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,668.26

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