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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.65, 25,894.42 and 6,169.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.65, 25,894.42 and 6,169.79 is: 9,254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.65 : 25,894.42 = 6,169.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.65/25,894.42 = 6,169.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.65x = 25,894.42 × 6,169.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.65x = 159,763,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,763,182.88/17,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.31

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