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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.56, 25,852.31 and 6,141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.56, 25,852.31 and 6,141.66 is: 9,212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.56 : 25,852.31 = 6,141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.56/25,852.31 = 6,141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.56x = 25,852.31 × 6,141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.56x = 158,776,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,776,098.23/17,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.12

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