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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.53, 25,885.76 and 6,159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.53, 25,885.76 and 6,159.97 is: 9,241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.53 : 25,885.76 = 6,159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.53/25,885.76 = 6,159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.53x = 25,885.76 × 6,159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.53x = 159,455,505.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,455,505.03/17,253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.91

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