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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.53, 25,884.26 and 6,158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.53, 25,884.26 and 6,158.97 is: 9,240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.53 : 25,884.26 = 6,158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.53/25,884.26 = 6,158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.53x = 25,884.26 × 6,158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.53x = 159,420,365.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,420,365.41/17,252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.41

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