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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.36, 25,868.57 and 6,152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.36, 25,868.57 and 6,152.63 is: 9,229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.36 : 25,868.57 = 6,152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.36/25,868.57 = 6,152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.36x = 25,868.57 × 6,152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.36x = 159,159,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,159,739.84/17,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.67

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