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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.54, 25,900.50 and 6,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.54, 25,900.50 and 6,177 is: 9,264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.54 : 25,900.50 = 6,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.54/25,900.50 = 6,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.54x = 25,900.50 × 6,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.54x = 159,987,388.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,987,388.50/17,269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.14

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