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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.58, 25,846.79 and 6,136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.58, 25,846.79 and 6,136.44 is: 9,206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.58 : 25,846.79 = 6,136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.58/25,846.79 = 6,136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.58x = 25,846.79 × 6,136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.58x = 158,607,245.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,607,245.35/17,228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,206.05

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