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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.92, 25,817.91 and 6,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.92, 25,817.91 and 6,123 is: 9,181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.92 : 25,817.91 = 6,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.92/25,817.91 = 6,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.92x = 25,817.91 × 6,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.92x = 158,083,062.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,083,062.93/17,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,181.31

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