Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238.32, 25,861.56 and 6,146
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,238.32, 25,861.56 and 6,146 is: 9,220.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,238.32 : 25,861.56 = 6,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,238.32/25,861.56 = 6,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,238.32x = 25,861.56 × 6,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,238.32x = 158,945,147.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,945,147.76/17,238.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,220.45
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