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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.98, 25,903.71 and 6,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.98, 25,903.71 and 6,175.60 is: 9,262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.98 : 25,903.71 = 6,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.98/25,903.71 = 6,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.98x = 25,903.71 × 6,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.98x = 159,970,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,970,951.48/17,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.41

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