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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.69, 25,863.08 and 6,148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.69, 25,863.08 and 6,148.96 is: 9,224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.69 : 25,863.08 = 6,148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.69/25,863.08 = 6,148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.69x = 25,863.08 × 6,148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.69x = 159,030,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,030,948.99/17,240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.16

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