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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.28, 25,898.36 and 6,172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.28, 25,898.36 and 6,172.43 is: 9,258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.28 : 25,898.36 = 6,172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.28/25,898.36 = 6,172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.28x = 25,898.36 × 6,172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.28x = 159,855,653.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,855,653.86/17,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.26

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