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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.52, 25,959.84 and 4,994.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.52, 25,959.84 and 4,994.52 is: 7,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.52 : 25,959.84 = 4,994.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.52/25,959.84 = 4,994.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.52x = 25,959.84 × 4,994.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.52x = 129,656,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,656,940.08/17,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.80

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