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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.04, 25,886.48 and 6,166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.04, 25,886.48 and 6,166.66 is: 9,247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.04 : 25,886.48 = 6,166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.04/25,886.48 = 6,166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.04x = 25,886.48 × 6,166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.04x = 159,633,120.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,633,120.76/17,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.64

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