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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.60, 25,842.47 and 6,133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.60, 25,842.47 and 6,133.23 is: 9,201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.60 : 25,842.47 = 6,133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.60/25,842.47 = 6,133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.60x = 25,842.47 × 6,133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.60x = 158,497,781.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,497,781.61/17,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,201.30

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