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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.51, 25,867.28 and 6,151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.51, 25,867.28 and 6,151.77 is: 9,228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.51 : 25,867.28 = 6,151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.51/25,867.28 = 6,151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.51x = 25,867.28 × 6,151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.51x = 159,129,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,129,572.47/17,243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.38

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