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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.53, 25,870.94 and 6,155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.53, 25,870.94 and 6,155.25 is: 9,230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.53 : 25,870.94 = 6,155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.53/25,870.94 = 6,155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.53x = 25,870.94 × 6,155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.53x = 159,242,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,242,072.66/17,251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,230.61

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