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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.41, 25,839.06 and 6,127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.41, 25,839.06 and 6,127.83 is: 9,192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.41 : 25,839.06 = 6,127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.41/25,839.06 = 6,127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.41x = 25,839.06 × 6,127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.41x = 158,337,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,337,367.04/17,224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.61

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