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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.82, 25,883.20 and 6,158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.82, 25,883.20 and 6,158.27 is: 9,239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.82 : 25,883.20 = 6,158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.82/25,883.20 = 6,158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.82x = 25,883.20 × 6,158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.82x = 159,395,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,395,734.06/17,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.36

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