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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.66, 25,860.51 and 6,148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.66, 25,860.51 and 6,148.35 is: 9,220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.66 : 25,860.51 = 6,148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.66/25,860.51 = 6,148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.66x = 25,860.51 × 6,148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.66x = 158,999,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,999,466.66/17,244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.21

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