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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.46, 25,902.17 and 6,170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.46, 25,902.17 and 6,170.91 is: 9,258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.46 : 25,902.17 = 6,170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.46/25,902.17 = 6,170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.46x = 25,902.17 × 6,170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.46x = 159,839,855.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,839,855.03/17,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.32

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