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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.58, 25,885.08 and 6,163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.58, 25,885.08 and 6,163.26 is: 9,245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.58 : 25,885.08 = 6,163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.58/25,885.08 = 6,163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.58x = 25,885.08 × 6,163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.58x = 159,536,478.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,536,478.16/17,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.50

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