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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.76, 25,830.72 and 4,739.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.76, 25,830.72 and 4,739.58 is: 7,108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.76 : 25,830.72 = 4,739.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.76/25,830.72 = 4,739.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.76x = 25,830.72 × 4,739.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.76x = 122,426,763.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,426,763.90/17,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.43

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