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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.40, 25,843.14 and 6,134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.40, 25,843.14 and 6,134.92 is: 9,202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.40 : 25,843.14 = 6,134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.40/25,843.14 = 6,134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.40x = 25,843.14 × 6,134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.40x = 158,545,596.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,545,596.45/17,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.57

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