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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.30, 25,884.45 and 6,163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.30, 25,884.45 and 6,163.35 is: 9,245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.30 : 25,884.45 = 6,163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.30/25,884.45 = 6,163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.30x = 25,884.45 × 6,163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.30x = 159,534,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,534,924.91/17,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.03

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