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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.76, 25,887.40 and 6,168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.76, 25,887.40 and 6,168.22 is: 9,250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.76 : 25,887.40 = 6,168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.76/25,887.40 = 6,168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.76x = 25,887.40 × 6,168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.76x = 159,679,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,679,098.29/17,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.99

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