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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.88, 25,905.60 and 6,181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.88, 25,905.60 and 6,181.80 is: 9,272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.88 : 25,905.60 = 6,181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.88/25,905.60 = 6,181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.88x = 25,905.60 × 6,181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.88x = 160,143,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,143,238.08/17,269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.98

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