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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.53, 25,893.45 and 6,170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.53, 25,893.45 and 6,170.22 is: 9,253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.53 : 25,893.45 = 6,170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.53/25,893.45 = 6,170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.53x = 25,893.45 × 6,170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.53x = 159,768,283.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,768,283.06/17,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.06

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