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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.22, 25,827.30 and 4,737.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.22, 25,827.30 and 4,737.23 is: 7,105.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.22 : 25,827.30 = 4,737.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.22/25,827.30 = 4,737.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.22x = 25,827.30 × 4,737.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.22x = 122,349,924.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,349,924.95/17,220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.02

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