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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.06, 25,808.42 and 6,114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.06, 25,808.42 and 6,114.29 is: 9,169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.06 : 25,808.42 = 6,114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.06/25,808.42 = 6,114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.06x = 25,808.42 × 6,114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.06x = 157,800,050.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,800,050.57/17,209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,169.59

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