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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.66, 25,838.42 and 6,132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.66, 25,838.42 and 6,132.78 is: 9,199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.66 : 25,838.42 = 6,132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.66/25,838.42 = 6,132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.66x = 25,838.42 × 6,132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.66x = 158,461,345.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,461,345.41/17,225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,199.15

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