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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.98, 25,838.12 and 6,133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.98, 25,838.12 and 6,133.08 is: 9,200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.98 : 25,838.12 = 6,133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.98/25,838.12 = 6,133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.98x = 25,838.12 × 6,133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.98x = 158,467,257.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,467,257.01/17,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,200.92

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