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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.84, 25,850.94 and 6,140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.84, 25,850.94 and 6,140.88 is: 9,210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.84 : 25,850.94 = 6,140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.84/25,850.94 = 6,140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.84x = 25,850.94 × 6,140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.84x = 158,747,520.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,747,520.43/17,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.32

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