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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.16, 25,869.52 and 6,152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.16, 25,869.52 and 6,152.59 is: 9,228.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.16 : 25,869.52 = 6,152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.16/25,869.52 = 6,152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.16x = 25,869.52 × 6,152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.16x = 159,164,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,164,550.06/17,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.45

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