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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.30, 25,848.45 and 6,139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.30, 25,848.45 and 6,139.35 is: 9,209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.30 : 25,848.45 = 6,139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.30/25,848.45 = 6,139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.30x = 25,848.45 × 6,139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.30x = 158,692,681.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,692,681.51/17,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.03

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