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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.22, 25,895.76 and 6,166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.22, 25,895.76 and 6,166.66 is: 9,251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.22 : 25,895.76 = 6,166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.22/25,895.76 = 6,166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.22x = 25,895.76 × 6,166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.22x = 159,690,282.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,690,282.62/17,260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.93

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