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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.34, 25,844.11 and 6,136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.34, 25,844.11 and 6,136.46 is: 9,204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.34 : 25,844.11 = 6,136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.34/25,844.11 = 6,136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.34x = 25,844.11 × 6,136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.34x = 158,591,347.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,591,347.25/17,229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,204.73

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