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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.22, 25,846.45 and 6,138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.22, 25,846.45 and 6,138.96 is: 9,206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.22 : 25,846.45 = 6,138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.22/25,846.45 = 6,138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.22x = 25,846.45 × 6,138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.22x = 158,670,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,670,307.34/17,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,206.17

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