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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.40, 25,847.10 and 6,134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.40, 25,847.10 and 6,134.40 is: 9,201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.40 : 25,847.10 = 6,134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.40/25,847.10 = 6,134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.40x = 25,847.10 × 6,134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.40x = 158,556,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,556,450.24/17,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,201.60

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