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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.59, 25,851.24 and 6,146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.59, 25,851.24 and 6,146.10 is: 9,216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.59 : 25,851.24 = 6,146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.59/25,851.24 = 6,146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.59x = 25,851.24 × 6,146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.59x = 158,884,306.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,884,306.16/17,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,216.25

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