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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.76, 25,811.65 and 4,729.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.76, 25,811.65 and 4,729.10 is: 7,093.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.76 : 25,811.65 = 4,729.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.76/25,811.65 = 4,729.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.76x = 25,811.65 × 4,729.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.76x = 122,065,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,065,869.46/17,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.65

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