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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.17, 25,859.87 and 6,155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.17, 25,859.87 and 6,155.24 is: 9,227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.17 : 25,859.87 = 6,155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.17/25,859.87 = 6,155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.17x = 25,859.87 × 6,155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.17x = 159,173,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,173,546.14/17,250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.36

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