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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.10, 25,900.65 and 6,179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.10, 25,900.65 and 6,179.10 is: 9,268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.10 : 25,900.65 = 6,179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.10/25,900.65 = 6,179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.10x = 25,900.65 × 6,179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.10x = 160,042,706.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,042,706.42/17,267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.65

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