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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.56, 25,826.35 and 6,128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.56, 25,826.35 and 6,128.63 is: 9,189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.56 : 25,826.35 = 6,128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.56/25,826.35 = 6,128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.56x = 25,826.35 × 6,128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.56x = 158,280,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,280,143.40/17,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,189.75

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