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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.08, 25,712.20 and 4,828.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.08, 25,712.20 and 4,828.08 is: 7,242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.08 : 25,712.20 = 4,828.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.08/25,712.20 = 4,828.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.08x = 25,712.20 × 4,828.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.08x = 124,140,558.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,140,558.58/17,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,242.71

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