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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.22, 25,805.32 and 4,727.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.22, 25,805.32 and 4,727.23 is: 7,089.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.22 : 25,805.32 = 4,727.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.22/25,805.32 = 4,727.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.22x = 25,805.32 × 4,727.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.22x = 121,987,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,987,606.53/17,206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.74

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