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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.44, 25,908.12 and 6,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.44, 25,908.12 and 6,174.88 is: 9,264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.44 : 25,908.12 = 6,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.44/25,908.12 = 6,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.44x = 25,908.12 × 6,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.44x = 159,979,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,979,532.03/17,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.27

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