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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,199.52, 25,802.52 and 4,887.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,199.52, 25,802.52 and 4,887.52 is: 7,332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,199.52 : 25,802.52 = 4,887.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,199.52/25,802.52 = 4,887.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,199.52x = 25,802.52 × 4,887.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,199.52x = 126,110,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,110,332.55/17,199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.20

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