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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.95, 25,894.62 and 6,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.95, 25,894.62 and 6,167.76 is: 9,253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.95 : 25,894.62 = 6,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.95/25,894.62 = 6,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.95x = 25,894.62 × 6,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.95x = 159,711,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,711,801.45/17,259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.32

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