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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.28, 25,886.89 and 6,160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.28, 25,886.89 and 6,160.72 is: 9,243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.28 : 25,886.89 = 6,160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.28/25,886.89 = 6,160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.28x = 25,886.89 × 6,160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.28x = 159,481,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,481,880.96/17,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.03

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