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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.33, 25,830.08 and 6,124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.33, 25,830.08 and 6,124.98 is: 9,188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.33 : 25,830.08 = 6,124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.33/25,830.08 = 6,124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.33x = 25,830.08 × 6,124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.33x = 158,208,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,208,692.77/17,217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.92

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