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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.13, 25,885.17 and 6,159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.13, 25,885.17 and 6,159.58 is: 9,241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.13 : 25,885.17 = 6,159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.13/25,885.17 = 6,159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.13x = 25,885.17 × 6,159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.13x = 159,441,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,441,775.43/17,253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.32

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