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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.23, 25,814.75 and 7,212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.23, 25,814.75 and 7,212.92 is: 10,806.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.23 : 25,814.75 = 7,212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.23/25,814.75 = 7,212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.23x = 25,814.75 × 7,212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.23x = 186,199,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,199,561.43/17,230.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,806.56

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