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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,242.20, 25,865.31 and 6,150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,242.20, 25,865.31 and 6,150.45 is: 9,226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,242.20 : 25,865.31 = 6,150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,242.20/25,865.31 = 6,150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,242.20x = 25,865.31 × 6,150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,242.20x = 159,083,295.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,083,295.89/17,242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.39

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