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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.72, 25,834.53 and 6,121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.72, 25,834.53 and 6,121.50 is: 9,186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.72 : 25,834.53 = 6,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.72/25,834.53 = 6,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.72x = 25,834.53 × 6,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.72x = 158,146,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,146,075.40/17,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.68

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