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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.03, 25,877.49 and 6,160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.03, 25,877.49 and 6,160.65 is: 9,238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.03 : 25,877.49 = 6,160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.03/25,877.49 = 6,160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.03x = 25,877.49 × 6,160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.03x = 159,422,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,422,158.77/17,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.63

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