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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.40, 25,843.41 and 6,135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.40, 25,843.41 and 6,135.18 is: 9,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.40 : 25,843.41 = 6,135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.40/25,843.41 = 6,135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.40x = 25,843.41 × 6,135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.40x = 158,553,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,553,972.16/17,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.06

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