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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.94, 25,851.87 and 6,139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.94, 25,851.87 and 6,139.26 is: 9,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.94 : 25,851.87 = 6,139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.94/25,851.87 = 6,139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.94x = 25,851.87 × 6,139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.94x = 158,711,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,711,351.42/17,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.30

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