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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.54, 25,983.69 and 4,844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.54, 25,983.69 and 4,844.68 is: 7,266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.54 : 25,983.69 = 4,844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.54/25,983.69 = 4,844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.54x = 25,983.69 × 4,844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.54x = 125,882,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,882,663.27/17,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.57

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