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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.71, 25,819.97 and 6,117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.71, 25,819.97 and 6,117.36 is: 9,177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.71 : 25,819.97 = 6,117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.71/25,819.97 = 6,117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.71x = 25,819.97 × 6,117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.71x = 157,949,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,949,924.27/17,210.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.42

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