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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.91, 25,886.32 and 6,160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.91, 25,886.32 and 6,160.35 is: 9,242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.91 : 25,886.32 = 6,160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.91/25,886.32 = 6,160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.91x = 25,886.32 × 6,160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.91x = 159,468,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,468,791.41/17,253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.48

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