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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.60, 25,964.40 and 4,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.60, 25,964.40 and 4,829.60 is: 7,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.60 : 25,964.40 = 4,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.60/25,964.40 = 4,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.60x = 25,964.40 × 4,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.60x = 125,397,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,397,666.24/17,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.40

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