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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.94, 25,907.37 and 6,174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.94, 25,907.37 and 6,174.38 is: 9,263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.94 : 25,907.37 = 6,174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.94/25,907.37 = 6,174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.94x = 25,907.37 × 6,174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.94x = 159,961,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,961,947.18/17,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.52

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