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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.02, 25,881.98 and 6,163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.02, 25,881.98 and 6,163.64 is: 9,243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.02 : 25,881.98 = 6,163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.02/25,881.98 = 6,163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.02x = 25,881.98 × 6,163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.02x = 159,527,207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,527,207.21/17,259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.12

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