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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.01, 25,895.27 and 6,173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.01, 25,895.27 and 6,173.47 is: 9,258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.01 : 25,895.27 = 6,173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.01/25,895.27 = 6,173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.01x = 25,895.27 × 6,173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.01x = 159,863,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,863,623.18/17,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.86

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