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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.53, 25,998.84 and 4,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.53, 25,998.84 and 4,184.88 is: 6,277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.53 : 25,998.84 = 4,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.53/25,998.84 = 4,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.53x = 25,998.84 × 4,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.53x = 108,802,025.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,802,025.54/17,332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,277.33

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