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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.64, 25,884.42 and 6,159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.64, 25,884.42 and 6,159.09 is: 9,240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.64 : 25,884.42 = 6,159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.64/25,884.42 = 6,159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.64x = 25,884.42 × 6,159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.64x = 159,424,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,424,342.96/17,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.58

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