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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.73, 25,905.56 and 6,173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.73, 25,905.56 and 6,173.17 is: 9,261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.73 : 25,905.56 = 6,173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.73/25,905.56 = 6,173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.73x = 25,905.56 × 6,173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.73x = 159,919,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,919,330.20/17,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.71

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