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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.03, 25,885.01 and 6,159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.03, 25,885.01 and 6,159.47 is: 9,241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.03 : 25,885.01 = 6,159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.03/25,885.01 = 6,159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.03x = 25,885.01 × 6,159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.03x = 159,437,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,437,942.54/17,253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.16

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