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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,221.28, 25,832.22 and 4,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,221.28, 25,832.22 and 4,741.24 is: 7,111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,221.28 : 25,832.22 = 4,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,221.28/25,832.22 = 4,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,221.28x = 25,832.22 × 4,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,221.28x = 122,476,754.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,476,754.75/17,221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,111.94

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