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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.03, 25,875.99 and 6,159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.03, 25,875.99 and 6,159.65 is: 9,237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.03 : 25,875.99 = 6,159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.03/25,875.99 = 6,159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.03x = 25,875.99 × 6,159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.03x = 159,386,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,386,912.42/17,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.13

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