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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.36, 25,825.02 and 6,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.36, 25,825.02 and 6,127.40 is: 9,188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.36 : 25,825.02 = 6,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.36/25,825.02 = 6,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.36x = 25,825.02 × 6,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.36x = 158,240,227.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,240,227.55/17,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.07

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