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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.56, 25,849.31 and 6,139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.56, 25,849.31 and 6,139.66 is: 9,209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.56 : 25,849.31 = 6,139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.56/25,849.31 = 6,139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.56x = 25,849.31 × 6,139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.56x = 158,706,024.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,706,024.57/17,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.13

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