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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.08, 25,849.04 and 6,137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.08, 25,849.04 and 6,137.94 is: 9,208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.08 : 25,849.04 = 6,137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.08/25,849.04 = 6,137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.08x = 25,849.04 × 6,137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.08x = 158,659,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,659,856.58/17,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.31

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