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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.70, 25,872.06 and 6,154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.70, 25,872.06 and 6,154.95 is: 9,233.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.70 : 25,872.06 = 6,154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.70/25,872.06 = 6,154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.70x = 25,872.06 × 6,154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.70x = 159,241,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,241,235.70/17,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.14

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