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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.63, 25,817.88 and 6,122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.63, 25,817.88 and 6,122.64 is: 9,180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.63 : 25,817.88 = 6,122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.63/25,817.88 = 6,122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.63x = 25,817.88 × 6,122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.63x = 158,073,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,073,584.80/17,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,180.91

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