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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.54, 25,897.50 and 6,174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.54, 25,897.50 and 6,174.99 is: 9,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.54 : 25,897.50 = 6,174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.54/25,897.50 = 6,174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.54x = 25,897.50 × 6,174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.54x = 159,916,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,916,803.53/17,267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.13

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