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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.88, 25,895.68 and 6,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.88, 25,895.68 and 6,169.12 is: 9,254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.88 : 25,895.68 = 6,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.88/25,895.68 = 6,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.88x = 25,895.68 × 6,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.88x = 159,753,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,753,557.40/17,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.17

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