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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,227.26, 25,841.52 and 6,134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,227.26, 25,841.52 and 6,134.76 is: 9,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,227.26 : 25,841.52 = 6,134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,227.26/25,841.52 = 6,134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,227.26x = 25,841.52 × 6,134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,227.26x = 158,531,523.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,531,523.24/17,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.36

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