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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.88, 25,902.60 and 6,179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.88, 25,902.60 and 6,179.80 is: 9,269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.88 : 25,902.60 = 6,179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.88/25,902.60 = 6,179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.88x = 25,902.60 × 6,179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.88x = 160,072,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,072,887.48/17,267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.98

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