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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.63, 25,821.55 and 4,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.63, 25,821.55 and 4,733.44 is: 7,099.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.63 : 25,821.55 = 4,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.63/25,821.55 = 4,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.63x = 25,821.55 × 4,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.63x = 122,224,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,224,604.86/17,216.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.22

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