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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.63, 25,835.27 and 4,908.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.63, 25,835.27 and 4,908.63 is: 7,364.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.63 : 25,835.27 = 4,908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.63/25,835.27 = 4,908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.63x = 25,835.27 × 4,908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.63x = 126,815,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,815,781.38/17,220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,364.18

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