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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.03, 25,894.20 and 6,170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.03, 25,894.20 and 6,170.72 is: 9,253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.03 : 25,894.20 = 6,170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.03/25,894.20 = 6,170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.03x = 25,894.20 × 6,170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.03x = 159,785,857.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,785,857.82/17,267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.81

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