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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.64, 25,900.40 and 6,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.64, 25,900.40 and 6,173.80 is: 9,260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.64 : 25,900.40 = 6,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.64/25,900.40 = 6,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.64x = 25,900.40 × 6,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.64x = 159,903,889.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,903,889.52/17,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.32

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