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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.32, 25,627.72 and 7,222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.32, 25,627.72 and 7,222.70 is: 10,835.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.32 : 25,627.72 = 7,222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.32/25,627.72 = 7,222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.32x = 25,627.72 × 7,222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.32x = 185,101,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,101,333.24/17,083.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.21

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