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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,221.41, 25,824.83 and 6,130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,221.41, 25,824.83 and 6,130.89 is: 9,193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,221.41 : 25,824.83 = 6,130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,221.41/25,824.83 = 6,130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,221.41x = 25,824.83 × 6,130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,221.41x = 158,329,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,329,161.34/17,221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.74

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