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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.76, 25,900.90 and 6,177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.76, 25,900.90 and 6,177.22 is: 9,264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.76 : 25,900.90 = 6,177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.76/25,900.90 = 6,177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.76x = 25,900.90 × 6,177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.76x = 159,995,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,995,477.30/17,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.49

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