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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.16, 25,865.01 and 6,149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.16, 25,865.01 and 6,149.59 is: 9,223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.16 : 25,865.01 = 6,149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.16/25,865.01 = 6,149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.16x = 25,865.01 × 6,149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.16x = 159,059,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,059,206.85/17,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.95

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