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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.95, 25,853.13 and 6,141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.95, 25,853.13 and 6,141.76 is: 9,213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.95 : 25,853.13 = 6,141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.95/25,853.13 = 6,141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.95x = 25,853.13 × 6,141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.95x = 158,783,727.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,783,727.79/17,233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,213.43

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