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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.32, 25,926.96 and 4,804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.32, 25,926.96 and 4,804.36 is: 7,206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.32 : 25,926.96 = 4,804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.32/25,926.96 = 4,804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.32x = 25,926.96 × 4,804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.32x = 124,562,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,562,449.55/17,284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.67

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