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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,272.80, 25,908.92 and 6,176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,272.80, 25,908.92 and 6,176.48 is: 9,264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,272.80 : 25,908.92 = 6,176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,272.80/25,908.92 = 6,176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,272.80x = 25,908.92 × 6,176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,272.80x = 160,025,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,025,926.20/17,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.62

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