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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.60, 25,983.96 and 4,842.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.60, 25,983.96 and 4,842.55 is: 7,263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.60 : 25,983.96 = 4,842.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.60/25,983.96 = 4,842.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.60x = 25,983.96 × 4,842.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.60x = 125,828,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,828,625.50/17,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.84

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