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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.66, 25,839.93 and 6,133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.66, 25,839.93 and 6,133.77 is: 9,200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.66 : 25,839.93 = 6,133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.66/25,839.93 = 6,133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.66x = 25,839.93 × 6,133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.66x = 158,496,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,496,187.44/17,226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,200.63

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