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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.98, 25,905.20 and 6,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.98, 25,905.20 and 6,176.60 is: 9,263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.98 : 25,905.20 = 6,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.98/25,905.20 = 6,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.98x = 25,905.20 × 6,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.98x = 160,006,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,006,058.32/17,271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.91

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