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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.54, 25,888.76 and 6,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.54, 25,888.76 and 6,161.98 is: 9,244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.54 : 25,888.76 = 6,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.54/25,888.76 = 6,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.54x = 25,888.76 × 6,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.54x = 159,526,021.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,526,021.34/17,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.92

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