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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.29, 25,894.13 and 6,172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.29, 25,894.13 and 6,172.74 is: 9,257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.29 : 25,894.13 = 6,172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.29/25,894.13 = 6,172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.29x = 25,894.13 × 6,172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.29x = 159,837,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,837,701.15/17,265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.75

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