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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.22, 25,836.78 and 6,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.22, 25,836.78 and 6,123 is: 9,188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.22 : 25,836.78 = 6,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.22/25,836.78 = 6,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.22x = 25,836.78 × 6,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.22x = 158,198,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,198,603.94/17,216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.93

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