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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.34, 25,819.36 and 6,116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.34, 25,819.36 and 6,116.99 is: 9,176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.34 : 25,819.36 = 6,116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.34/25,819.36 = 6,116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.34x = 25,819.36 × 6,116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.34x = 157,936,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,936,622.54/17,210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.84

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