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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.02, 25,892.27 and 6,171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.02, 25,892.27 and 6,171.47 is: 9,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.02 : 25,892.27 = 6,171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.02/25,892.27 = 6,171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.02x = 25,892.27 × 6,171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.02x = 159,793,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,793,367.54/17,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.86

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