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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.66, 25,805.30 and 4,723.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.66, 25,805.30 and 4,723.73 is: 7,084.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.66 : 25,805.30 = 4,723.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.66/25,805.30 = 4,723.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.66x = 25,805.30 × 4,723.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.66x = 121,897,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,897,152.55/17,206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.30

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