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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,249.56, 25,876.80 and 6,153.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,249.56, 25,876.80 and 6,153.91 is: 9,231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,249.56 : 25,876.80 = 6,153.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,249.56/25,876.80 = 6,153.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,249.56x = 25,876.80 × 6,153.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,249.56x = 159,243,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,243,433.60/17,249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.74

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