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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.10, 25,890.36 and 6,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.10, 25,890.36 and 6,166.90 is: 9,249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.10 : 25,890.36 = 6,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.10/25,890.36 = 6,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.10x = 25,890.36 × 6,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.10x = 159,663,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,663,261.08/17,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.35

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