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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.42, 25,809.07 and 4,728.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.42, 25,809.07 and 4,728.71 is: 7,092.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.42 : 25,809.07 = 4,728.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.42/25,809.07 = 4,728.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.42x = 25,809.07 × 4,728.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.42x = 122,043,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,043,607.40/17,207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.50

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