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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.65, 25,988.34 and 4,844.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.65, 25,988.34 and 4,844.58 is: 7,266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.65 : 25,988.34 = 4,844.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.65/25,988.34 = 4,844.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.65x = 25,988.34 × 4,844.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.65x = 125,902,732.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,902,732.18/17,327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.00

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