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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.72, 25,825.20 and 6,123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.72, 25,825.20 and 6,123.80 is: 9,185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.72 : 25,825.20 = 6,123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.72/25,825.20 = 6,123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.72x = 25,825.20 × 6,123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.72x = 158,148,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,148,359.76/17,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,185.74

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