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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,218.56, 25,829.68 and 6,126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,218.56, 25,829.68 and 6,126.24 is: 9,190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,218.56 : 25,829.68 = 6,126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,218.56/25,829.68 = 6,126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,218.56x = 25,829.68 × 6,126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,218.56x = 158,238,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,238,818.80/17,218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.01

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