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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,241.60, 25,862.40 and 6,151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,241.60, 25,862.40 and 6,151.08 is: 9,226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,241.60 : 25,862.40 = 6,151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,241.60/25,862.40 = 6,151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,241.60x = 25,862.40 × 6,151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,241.60x = 159,081,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,081,691.39/17,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.62

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