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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.54, 25,830.41 and 4,739.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.54, 25,830.41 and 4,739.34 is: 7,108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.54 : 25,830.41 = 4,739.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.54/25,830.41 = 4,739.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.54x = 25,830.41 × 4,739.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.54x = 122,419,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,419,071.63/17,222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.08

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