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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.90, 25,900.92 and 6,169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.90, 25,900.92 and 6,169.14 is: 9,256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.90 : 25,900.92 = 6,169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.90/25,900.92 = 6,169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.90x = 25,900.92 × 6,169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.90x = 159,786,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,786,401.61/17,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.06

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