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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.98, 25,902.21 and 6,174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.98, 25,902.21 and 6,174.60 is: 9,260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.98 : 25,902.21 = 6,174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.98/25,902.21 = 6,174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.98x = 25,902.21 × 6,174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.98x = 159,935,785.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,935,785.87/17,269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.91

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