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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.58, 25,849.50 and 6,135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.58, 25,849.50 and 6,135.18 is: 9,202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.58 : 25,849.50 = 6,135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.58/25,849.50 = 6,135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.58x = 25,849.50 × 6,135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.58x = 158,591,335.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,591,335.41/17,232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.99

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