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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.80, 25,903.06 and 6,170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.80, 25,903.06 and 6,170.52 is: 9,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.80 : 25,903.06 = 6,170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.80/25,903.06 = 6,170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.80x = 25,903.06 × 6,170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.80x = 159,835,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,835,349.79/17,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.80

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