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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.34, 25,811.04 and 4,727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.34, 25,811.04 and 4,727.52 is: 7,091.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.34 : 25,811.04 = 4,727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.34/25,811.04 = 4,727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.34x = 25,811.04 × 4,727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.34x = 122,022,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,022,207.82/17,207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.29

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