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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,234.51, 25,854.19 and 6,137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,234.51, 25,854.19 and 6,137.91 is: 9,207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,234.51 : 25,854.19 = 6,137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,234.51/25,854.19 = 6,137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,234.51x = 25,854.19 × 6,137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,234.51x = 158,690,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,690,660.65/17,234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,207.73

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