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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.24, 25,875.48 and 6,155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.24, 25,875.48 and 6,155.08 is: 9,234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.24 : 25,875.48 = 6,155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.24/25,875.48 = 6,155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.24x = 25,875.48 × 6,155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.24x = 159,265,649.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,265,649.44/17,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.27

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