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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.38, 25,988.37 and 4,846.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.38, 25,988.37 and 4,846.09 is: 7,268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.38 : 25,988.37 = 4,846.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.38/25,988.37 = 4,846.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.38x = 25,988.37 × 4,846.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.38x = 125,941,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,941,979.97/17,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.38

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