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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,218.98, 25,832.12 and 6,129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,218.98, 25,832.12 and 6,129.07 is: 9,194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,218.98 : 25,832.12 = 6,129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,218.98/25,832.12 = 6,129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,218.98x = 25,832.12 × 6,129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,218.98x = 158,326,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,326,776.50/17,218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.90

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