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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.32, 25,875.06 and 6,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.32, 25,875.06 and 6,155 is: 9,233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.32 : 25,875.06 = 6,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.32/25,875.06 = 6,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.32x = 25,875.06 × 6,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.32x = 159,260,994.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,260,994.30/17,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.96

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