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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.36, 25,827.48 and 6,130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.36, 25,827.48 and 6,130.08 is: 9,195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.36 : 25,827.48 = 6,130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.36/25,827.48 = 6,130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.36x = 25,827.48 × 6,130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.36x = 158,324,518.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,324,518.60/17,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.63

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