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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.48, 25,899.98 and 6,173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.48, 25,899.98 and 6,173.10 is: 9,258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.48 : 25,899.98 = 6,173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.48/25,899.98 = 6,173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.48x = 25,899.98 × 6,173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.48x = 159,883,135.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,883,135.67/17,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.67

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