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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.62, 25,813.40 and 6,119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.62, 25,813.40 and 6,119.64 is: 9,176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.62 : 25,813.40 = 6,119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.62/25,813.40 = 6,119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.62x = 25,813.40 × 6,119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.62x = 157,968,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,968,684.58/17,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.43

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