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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.94, 25,901.37 and 6,173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.94, 25,901.37 and 6,173.11 is: 9,261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.94 : 25,901.37 = 6,173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.94/25,901.37 = 6,173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.94x = 25,901.37 × 6,173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.94x = 159,892,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,892,038.54/17,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.62

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