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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.13, 25,886.67 and 6,160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.13, 25,886.67 and 6,160.58 is: 9,242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.13 : 25,886.67 = 6,160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.13/25,886.67 = 6,160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.13x = 25,886.67 × 6,160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.13x = 159,476,901.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,476,901.47/17,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.82

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