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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.69, 25,908.54 and 6,179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.69, 25,908.54 and 6,179.55 is: 9,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.69 : 25,908.54 = 6,179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.69/25,908.54 = 6,179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.69x = 25,908.54 × 6,179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.69x = 160,103,118.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,103,118.36/17,271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.68

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