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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.72, 25,899.28 and 6,174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.72, 25,899.28 and 6,174.16 is: 9,260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.72 : 25,899.28 = 6,174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.72/25,899.28 = 6,174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.72x = 25,899.28 × 6,174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.72x = 159,906,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,906,298.60/17,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.95

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