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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238, 25,855.38 and 6,144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,238, 25,855.38 and 6,144.24 is: 9,215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,238 : 25,855.38 = 6,144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,238/25,855.38 = 6,144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,238x = 25,855.38 × 6,144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,238x = 158,861,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,861,660.01/17,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,215.78

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