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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.59, 25,848.51 and 6,140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.59, 25,848.51 and 6,140.34 is: 9,208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.59 : 25,848.51 = 6,140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.59/25,848.51 = 6,140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.59x = 25,848.51 × 6,140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.59x = 158,718,639.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,718,639.89/17,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.24

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