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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.78, 25,896.11 and 6,170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.78, 25,896.11 and 6,170.92 is: 9,256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.78 : 25,896.11 = 6,170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.78/25,896.11 = 6,170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.78x = 25,896.11 × 6,170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.78x = 159,802,727.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,802,727.53/17,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.00

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