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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.04, 25,874.68 and 6,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.04, 25,874.68 and 6,157.76 is: 9,234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.04 : 25,874.68 = 6,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.04/25,874.68 = 6,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.04x = 25,874.68 × 6,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.04x = 159,330,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,330,069.52/17,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.36

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