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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.21, 25,898.79 and 6,168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.21, 25,898.79 and 6,168.66 is: 9,254.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.21 : 25,898.79 = 6,168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.21/25,898.79 = 6,168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.21x = 25,898.79 × 6,168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.21x = 159,760,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,760,721.23/17,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.94

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