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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.21, 25,885.29 and 6,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.21, 25,885.29 and 6,159.66 is: 9,241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.21 : 25,885.29 = 6,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.21/25,885.29 = 6,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.21x = 25,885.29 × 6,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.21x = 159,444,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,444,476.78/17,253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.44

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