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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.13, 25,808.74 and 4,729.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.13, 25,808.74 and 4,729.56 is: 7,092.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.13 : 25,808.74 = 4,729.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.13/25,808.74 = 4,729.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.13x = 25,808.74 × 4,729.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.13x = 122,064,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,064,100.16/17,209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.98

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