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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.78, 25,883.28 and 6,163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.78, 25,883.28 and 6,163.50 is: 9,242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.78 : 25,883.28 = 6,163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.78/25,883.28 = 6,163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.78x = 25,883.28 × 6,163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.78x = 159,531,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,531,596.28/17,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.97

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