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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.61, 25,826.34 and 6,124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.61, 25,826.34 and 6,124.71 is: 9,187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.61 : 25,826.34 = 6,124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.61/25,826.34 = 6,124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.61x = 25,826.34 × 6,124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.61x = 158,178,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,178,812.24/17,217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,187.04

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