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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.34, 25,842.61 and 6,135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.34, 25,842.61 and 6,135.46 is: 9,203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.34 : 25,842.61 = 6,135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.34/25,842.61 = 6,135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.34x = 25,842.61 × 6,135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.34x = 158,556,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,556,299.95/17,228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.23

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