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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.08, 25,996.40 and 4,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.08, 25,996.40 and 4,853.20 is: 7,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.08 : 25,996.40 = 4,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.08/25,996.40 = 4,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.08x = 25,996.40 × 4,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.08x = 126,165,728.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,165,728.48/17,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,279.32

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