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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.36, 25,806.08 and 4,727.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.36, 25,806.08 and 4,727.78 is: 7,090.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.36 : 25,806.08 = 4,727.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.36/25,806.08 = 4,727.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.36x = 25,806.08 × 4,727.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.36x = 122,005,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,005,509.78/17,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.31

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