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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.54, 25,905.81 and 6,176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.54, 25,905.81 and 6,176.56 is: 9,264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.54 : 25,905.81 = 6,176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.54/25,905.81 = 6,176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.54x = 25,905.81 × 6,176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.54x = 160,008,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,008,725.05/17,270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.83

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