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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,215.38, 25,829.96 and 6,122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,215.38, 25,829.96 and 6,122.84 is: 9,186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,215.38 : 25,829.96 = 6,122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,215.38/25,829.96 = 6,122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,215.38x = 25,829.96 × 6,122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,215.38x = 158,152,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,152,552.52/17,215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.70

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