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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.50, 25,848.63 and 6,139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.50, 25,848.63 and 6,139.74 is: 9,209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.50 : 25,848.63 = 6,139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.50/25,848.63 = 6,139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.50x = 25,848.63 × 6,139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.50x = 158,703,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,703,867.56/17,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.03

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