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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.64, 25,887.42 and 6,161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.64, 25,887.42 and 6,161.09 is: 9,243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.64 : 25,887.42 = 6,161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.64/25,887.42 = 6,161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.64x = 25,887.42 × 6,161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.64x = 159,494,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,494,724.49/17,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.58

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