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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.84, 25,864.44 and 6,149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.84, 25,864.44 and 6,149.88 is: 9,223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.84 : 25,864.44 = 6,149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.84/25,864.44 = 6,149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.84x = 25,864.44 × 6,149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.84x = 159,063,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,063,202.27/17,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.81

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