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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.74, 25,835.73 and 4,743.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.74, 25,835.73 and 4,743.48 is: 7,115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.74 : 25,835.73 = 4,743.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.74/25,835.73 = 4,743.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.74x = 25,835.73 × 4,743.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.74x = 122,551,244.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,551,244.82/17,223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,115.25

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