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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,234.42, 25,858.67 and 6,143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,234.42, 25,858.67 and 6,143.22 is: 9,217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,234.42 : 25,858.67 = 6,143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,234.42/25,858.67 = 6,143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,234.42x = 25,858.67 × 6,143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,234.42x = 158,855,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,855,498.72/17,234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.34

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