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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.53, 25,892.73 and 6,168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.53, 25,892.73 and 6,168.67 is: 9,252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.53 : 25,892.73 = 6,168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.53/25,892.73 = 6,168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.53x = 25,892.73 × 6,168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.53x = 159,723,642.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,723,642.04/17,262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.62

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