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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.72, 25,893.27 and 6,170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.72, 25,893.27 and 6,170.18 is: 9,254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.72 : 25,893.27 = 6,170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.72/25,893.27 = 6,170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.72x = 25,893.27 × 6,170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.72x = 159,766,007.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,766,007.22/17,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.97

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