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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.36, 25,867.07 and 6,151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.36, 25,867.07 and 6,151.63 is: 9,228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.36 : 25,867.07 = 6,151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.36/25,867.07 = 6,151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.36x = 25,867.07 × 6,151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.36x = 159,124,637.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,124,637.27/17,243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.17

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