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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.48, 25,838.87 and 6,133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.48, 25,838.87 and 6,133.58 is: 9,201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.48 : 25,838.87 = 6,133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.48/25,838.87 = 6,133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.48x = 25,838.87 × 6,133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.48x = 158,484,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,484,616.39/17,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,201.66

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