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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.32, 25,886.95 and 6,160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.32, 25,886.95 and 6,160.77 is: 9,243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.32 : 25,886.95 = 6,160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.32/25,886.95 = 6,160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.32x = 25,886.95 × 6,160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.32x = 159,483,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,483,544.95/17,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.11

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