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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.84, 25,822.44 and 6,126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.84, 25,822.44 and 6,126.09 is: 9,186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.84 : 25,822.44 = 6,126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.84/25,822.44 = 6,126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.84x = 25,822.44 × 6,126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.84x = 158,190,591.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,190,591.46/17,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.00

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