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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.96, 25,904.42 and 6,172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.96, 25,904.42 and 6,172.41 is: 9,260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.96 : 25,904.42 = 6,172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.96/25,904.42 = 6,172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.96x = 25,904.42 × 6,172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.96x = 159,892,670.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,892,670.19/17,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.57

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