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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.18, 25,823.61 and 6,124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.18, 25,823.61 and 6,124.41 is: 9,184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.18 : 25,823.61 = 6,124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.18/25,823.61 = 6,124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.18x = 25,823.61 × 6,124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.18x = 158,154,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,154,375.32/17,219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,184.78

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