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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.03, 25,876.18 and 6,158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.03, 25,876.18 and 6,158.75 is: 9,235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.03 : 25,876.18 = 6,158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.03/25,876.18 = 6,158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.03x = 25,876.18 × 6,158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.03x = 159,364,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,364,923.58/17,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.85

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