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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.51, 25,852.86 and 6,143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.51, 25,852.86 and 6,143.25 is: 9,212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.51 : 25,852.86 = 6,143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.51/25,852.86 = 6,143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.51x = 25,852.86 × 6,143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.51x = 158,820,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,820,582.20/17,239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.59

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