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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.03, 25,871.69 and 6,155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.03, 25,871.69 and 6,155.75 is: 9,231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.03 : 25,871.69 = 6,155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.03/25,871.69 = 6,155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.03x = 25,871.69 × 6,155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.03x = 159,259,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,259,624.94/17,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.36

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