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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.90, 25,867.89 and 6,151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.90, 25,867.89 and 6,151.41 is: 9,227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.90 : 25,867.89 = 6,151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.90/25,867.89 = 6,151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.90x = 25,867.89 × 6,151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.90x = 159,123,997.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,123,997.22/17,244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.31

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