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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.53, 25,890.45 and 6,168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.53, 25,890.45 and 6,168.21 is: 9,250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.53 : 25,890.45 = 6,168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.53/25,890.45 = 6,168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.53x = 25,890.45 × 6,168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.53x = 159,697,732.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,697,732.59/17,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.05

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