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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.66, 25,836.93 and 6,131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.66, 25,836.93 and 6,131.77 is: 9,197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.66 : 25,836.93 = 6,131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.66/25,836.93 = 6,131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.66x = 25,836.93 × 6,131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.66x = 158,426,112.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,426,112.27/17,224.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.63

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