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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.51, 25,897.52 and 6,174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.51, 25,897.52 and 6,174.97 is: 9,261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.51 : 25,897.52 = 6,174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.51/25,897.52 = 6,174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.51x = 25,897.52 × 6,174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.51x = 159,916,359.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,916,359.77/17,267.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.11

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