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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.37, 25,865.96 and 6,158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.37, 25,865.96 and 6,158.42 is: 9,232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.37 : 25,865.96 = 6,158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.37/25,865.96 = 6,158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.37x = 25,865.96 × 6,158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.37x = 159,293,285.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,293,285.26/17,254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,232.06

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