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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.53, 25,888.95 and 6,167.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.53, 25,888.95 and 6,167.21 is: 9,248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.53 : 25,888.95 = 6,167.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.53/25,888.95 = 6,167.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.53x = 25,888.95 × 6,167.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.53x = 159,662,461.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,662,461.88/17,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.54

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