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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.22, 25,888.26 and 6,161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.22, 25,888.26 and 6,161.66 is: 9,244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.22 : 25,888.26 = 6,161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.22/25,888.26 = 6,161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.22x = 25,888.26 × 6,161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.22x = 159,514,656.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,514,656.11/17,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.43

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