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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.12, 25,806.65 and 6,115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.12, 25,806.65 and 6,115.14 is: 9,169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.12 : 25,806.65 = 6,115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.12/25,806.65 = 6,115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.12x = 25,806.65 × 6,115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.12x = 157,811,247.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,811,247.11/17,210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,169.68

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