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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.07, 25,882.08 and 6,157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.07, 25,882.08 and 6,157.52 is: 9,238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.07 : 25,882.08 = 6,157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.07/25,882.08 = 6,157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.07x = 25,882.08 × 6,157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.07x = 159,369,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,369,280.44/17,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.22

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