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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.94, 25,861.55 and 6,148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.94, 25,861.55 and 6,148.08 is: 9,222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.94 : 25,861.55 = 6,148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.94/25,861.55 = 6,148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.94x = 25,861.55 × 6,148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.94x = 158,998,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,998,847.58/17,240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.17

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