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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.84, 25,814.63 and 6,112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.84, 25,814.63 and 6,112.19 is: 9,169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.84 : 25,814.63 = 6,112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.84/25,814.63 = 6,112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.84x = 25,814.63 × 6,112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.84x = 157,784,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,784,003.16/17,207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,169.31

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