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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.64, 25,827.54 and 4,737.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.64, 25,827.54 and 4,737.44 is: 7,105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.64 : 25,827.54 = 4,737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.64/25,827.54 = 4,737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.64x = 25,827.54 × 4,737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.64x = 122,356,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,356,421.10/17,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.22

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