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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.45, 25,855.38 and 6,143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.45, 25,855.38 and 6,143.26 is: 9,215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.45 : 25,855.38 = 6,143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.45/25,855.38 = 6,143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.45x = 25,855.38 × 6,143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.45x = 158,836,257.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,836,257.10/17,235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,215.67

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