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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.72, 25,896.52 and 6,167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.72, 25,896.52 and 6,167.16 is: 9,252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.72 : 25,896.52 = 6,167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.72/25,896.52 = 6,167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.72x = 25,896.52 × 6,167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.72x = 159,707,982.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,707,982.28/17,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.68

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