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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.40, 25,904.10 and 6,176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.40, 25,904.10 and 6,176.45 is: 9,264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.40 : 25,904.10 = 6,176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.40/25,904.10 = 6,176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.40x = 25,904.10 × 6,176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.40x = 159,995,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,995,378.45/17,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.68

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