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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,218.58, 25,832.68 and 6,126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,218.58, 25,832.68 and 6,126.39 is: 9,191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,218.58 : 25,832.68 = 6,126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,218.58/25,832.68 = 6,126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,218.58x = 25,832.68 × 6,126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,218.58x = 158,261,057.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,261,057.11/17,218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,191.30

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