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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,241.08, 25,861.74 and 6,148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,241.08, 25,861.74 and 6,148.22 is: 9,222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,241.08 : 25,861.74 = 6,148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,241.08/25,861.74 = 6,148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,241.08x = 25,861.74 × 6,148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,241.08x = 159,003,667.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,003,667.10/17,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.37

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