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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.58, 25,849.79 and 6,138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.58, 25,849.79 and 6,138.44 is: 9,209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.58 : 25,849.79 = 6,138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.58/25,849.79 = 6,138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.58x = 25,849.79 × 6,138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.58x = 158,677,384.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,677,384.93/17,230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.06

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