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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.08, 25,906.05 and 6,173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.08, 25,906.05 and 6,173.43 is: 9,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.08 : 25,906.05 = 6,173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.08/25,906.05 = 6,173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.08x = 25,906.05 × 6,173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.08x = 159,929,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,929,186.25/17,269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.01

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