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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.32, 25,883.95 and 6,158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.32, 25,883.95 and 6,158.77 is: 9,240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.32 : 25,883.95 = 6,158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.32/25,883.95 = 6,158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.32x = 25,883.95 × 6,158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.32x = 159,413,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,413,294.74/17,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.11

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