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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.13, 25,990.99 and 4,847.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.13, 25,990.99 and 4,847.84 is: 7,271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.13 : 25,990.99 = 4,847.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.13/25,990.99 = 4,847.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.13x = 25,990.99 × 4,847.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.13x = 126,000,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,000,160.96/17,329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.00

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