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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,249.37, 25,865.96 and 6,151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,249.37, 25,865.96 and 6,151.56 is: 9,224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,249.37 : 25,865.96 = 6,151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,249.37/25,865.96 = 6,151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,249.37x = 25,865.96 × 6,151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,249.37x = 159,115,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,115,974.14/17,249.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.45

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