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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.39, 25,873.59 and 6,164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.39, 25,873.59 and 6,164.46 is: 9,241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.39 : 25,873.59 = 6,164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.39/25,873.59 = 6,164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.39x = 25,873.59 × 6,164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.39x = 159,496,710.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,496,710.61/17,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.16

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