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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,227.41, 25,833.81 and 6,136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,227.41, 25,833.81 and 6,136.89 is: 9,202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,227.41 : 25,833.81 = 6,136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,227.41/25,833.81 = 6,136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,227.41x = 25,833.81 × 6,136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,227.41x = 158,539,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,539,250.25/17,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.73

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