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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,221.92, 25,839.92 and 6,130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,221.92, 25,839.92 and 6,130.72 is: 9,198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,221.92 : 25,839.92 = 6,130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,221.92/25,839.92 = 6,130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,221.92x = 25,839.92 × 6,130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,221.92x = 158,417,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,417,314.34/17,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.59

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