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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.27, 25,868.40 and 6,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.27, 25,868.40 and 6,152.52 is: 9,229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.27 : 25,868.40 = 6,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.27/25,868.40 = 6,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.27x = 25,868.40 × 6,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.27x = 159,155,848.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,155,848.37/17,244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.49

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