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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.73, 25,821.74 and 4,733.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.73, 25,821.74 and 4,733.55 is: 7,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.73 : 25,821.74 = 4,733.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.73/25,821.74 = 4,733.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.73x = 25,821.74 × 4,733.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.73x = 122,228,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,228,473.71/17,216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.40

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