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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.62, 25,851.36 and 6,136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.62, 25,851.36 and 6,136.94 is: 9,206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.62 : 25,851.36 = 6,136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.62/25,851.36 = 6,136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.62x = 25,851.36 × 6,136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.62x = 158,648,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,648,115.98/17,232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,206.27

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