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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.82, 25,884.70 and 6,159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.82, 25,884.70 and 6,159.27 is: 9,240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.82 : 25,884.70 = 6,159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.82/25,884.70 = 6,159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.82x = 25,884.70 × 6,159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.82x = 159,430,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,430,856.17/17,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.86

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