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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.29, 25,864.45 and 6,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.29, 25,864.45 and 6,150.96 is: 9,224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.29 : 25,864.45 = 6,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.29/25,864.45 = 6,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.29x = 25,864.45 × 6,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.29x = 159,091,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,091,181.99/17,247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.13

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