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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.34, 25,897.44 and 6,167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.34, 25,897.44 and 6,167.79 is: 9,253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.34 : 25,897.44 = 6,167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.34/25,897.44 = 6,167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.34x = 25,897.44 × 6,167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.34x = 159,729,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,729,971.46/17,261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.63

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