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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.63, 25,990.23 and 4,847.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.63, 25,990.23 and 4,847.34 is: 7,270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.63 : 25,990.23 = 4,847.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.63/25,990.23 = 4,847.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.63x = 25,990.23 × 4,847.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.63x = 125,983,481.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,983,481.49/17,328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.25

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