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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.26, 25,872.93 and 6,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.26, 25,872.93 and 6,155.52 is: 9,234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.26 : 25,872.93 = 6,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.26/25,872.93 = 6,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.26x = 25,872.93 × 6,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.26x = 159,261,338.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,261,338.07/17,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.01

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