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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.07, 25,830.92 and 6,129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.07, 25,830.92 and 6,129.29 is: 9,192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.07 : 25,830.92 = 6,129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.07/25,830.92 = 6,129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.07x = 25,830.92 × 6,129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.07x = 158,325,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,325,039.85/17,224.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.08

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