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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.14, 25,997.98 and 4,184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.14, 25,997.98 and 4,184.44 is: 6,276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.14 : 25,997.98 = 4,184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.14/25,997.98 = 4,184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.14x = 25,997.98 × 4,184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.14x = 108,786,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,786,987.43/17,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,276.60

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