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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.42, 25,991.28 and 4,846.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.42, 25,991.28 and 4,846.46 is: 7,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.42 : 25,991.28 = 4,846.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.42/25,991.28 = 4,846.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.42x = 25,991.28 × 4,846.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.42x = 125,965,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,965,568.91/17,326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.15

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