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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.29, 25,813.64 and 6,121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.29, 25,813.64 and 6,121.27 is: 9,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.29 : 25,813.64 = 6,121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.29/25,813.64 = 6,121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.29x = 25,813.64 × 6,121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.29x = 158,012,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,012,164.98/17,214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,179.13

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