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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238.60, 25,851.51 and 6,142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,238.60, 25,851.51 and 6,142.34 is: 9,211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,238.60 : 25,851.51 = 6,142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,238.60/25,851.51 = 6,142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,238.60x = 25,851.51 × 6,142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,238.60x = 158,788,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,788,634.68/17,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.23

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