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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.18, 25,851.86 and 6,140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.18, 25,851.86 and 6,140.99 is: 9,212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.18 : 25,851.86 = 6,140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.18/25,851.86 = 6,140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.18x = 25,851.86 × 6,140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.18x = 158,755,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,755,997.99/17,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.23

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