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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.34, 25,839.61 and 6,133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.34, 25,839.61 and 6,133.46 is: 9,200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.34 : 25,839.61 = 6,133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.34/25,839.61 = 6,133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.34x = 25,839.61 × 6,133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.34x = 158,486,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,486,069.82/17,226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,200.22

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