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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.87, 25,816.62 and 6,119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.87, 25,816.62 and 6,119.04 is: 9,179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.87 : 25,816.62 = 6,119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.87/25,816.62 = 6,119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.87x = 25,816.62 × 6,119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.87x = 157,973,050.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,973,050.20/17,209.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,179.21

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