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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.10, 25,902.36 and 6,174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.10, 25,902.36 and 6,174.90 is: 9,261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.10 : 25,902.36 = 6,174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.10/25,902.36 = 6,174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.10x = 25,902.36 × 6,174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.10x = 159,944,482.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,944,482.76/17,270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.35

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