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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.07, 25,883.58 and 6,158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.07, 25,883.58 and 6,158.52 is: 9,239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.07 : 25,883.58 = 6,158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.07/25,883.58 = 6,158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.07x = 25,883.58 × 6,158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.07x = 159,404,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,404,545.10/17,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.73

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