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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.59, 25,906.52 and 6,177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.59, 25,906.52 and 6,177.45 is: 9,266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.59 : 25,906.52 = 6,177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.59/25,906.52 = 6,177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.59x = 25,906.52 × 6,177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.59x = 160,036,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,036,231.97/17,269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.94

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