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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.20, 25,623.30 and 7,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.20, 25,623.30 and 7,218.20 is: 10,827.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.20 : 25,623.30 = 7,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.20/25,623.30 = 7,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.20x = 25,623.30 × 7,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.20x = 184,954,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,954,104.06/17,082.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,827.30

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