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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.98, 25,827.27 and 6,124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.98, 25,827.27 and 6,124.69 is: 9,187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.98 : 25,827.27 = 6,124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.98/25,827.27 = 6,124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.98x = 25,827.27 × 6,124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.98x = 158,184,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,184,022.30/17,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,187.68

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