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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,215.72, 25,836.03 and 6,122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,215.72, 25,836.03 and 6,122.50 is: 9,188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,215.72 : 25,836.03 = 6,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,215.72/25,836.03 = 6,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,215.72x = 25,836.03 × 6,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,215.72x = 158,181,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,181,093.68/17,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.18

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