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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.09, 25,889.57 and 6,162.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.09, 25,889.57 and 6,162.53 is: 9,245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.09 : 25,889.57 = 6,162.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.09/25,889.57 = 6,162.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.09x = 25,889.57 × 6,162.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.09x = 159,545,331.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,545,331.94/17,256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.74

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