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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.41, 25,859.20 and 6,851.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.41, 25,859.20 and 6,851.19 is: 10,276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.41 : 25,859.20 = 6,851.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.41/25,859.20 = 6,851.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.41x = 25,859.20 × 6,851.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.41x = 177,166,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,166,146.02/17,239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,276.81

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