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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.76, 25,804.26 and 4,722.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.76, 25,804.26 and 4,722.52 is: 7,083.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.76 : 25,804.26 = 4,722.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.76/25,804.26 = 4,722.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.76x = 25,804.26 × 4,722.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.76x = 121,861,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,861,133.94/17,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.81

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