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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.80, 25,809.72 and 4,730.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.80, 25,809.72 and 4,730.23 is: 7,093.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.80 : 25,809.72 = 4,730.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.80/25,809.72 = 4,730.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.80x = 25,809.72 × 4,730.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.80x = 122,085,911.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,085,911.84/17,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.98

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